Can a weight drained Rios beat Gamboa?

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  1. JM22

    JM22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I don't think Rios can make 135 anymore he will be drained IMO
     
  2. Golden Boy 360

    Golden Boy 360 Boxing's Biggest Cash Cow Full Member

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    I think Rios can make 135 good this time, I believe he had a **** camp in Mexico.
     
  3. drozzy

    drozzy AERE Full Member

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    Didn't I read somewhere he hired Conte amongst other mad scientists in order for him to stay at 135?!


    Might have been a Pavlik article. Can't remember. :lol:


    Either way, I'm hoping Gamboa's speed humiliates Rios.
     
  4. janeschicken

    janeschicken hard work! deadicayshin! Full Member

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    I have absolutely NO IDEA what happens in this fight. So many variables and moving pieces.
     
  5. Seven Chance

    Seven Chance Augustus Style Journeyman Full Member

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    The real question here is will a Rios who rehydrates up to 150 on fight night be too ****ing big?

    I don't think so I think Gamboa's speed and athleticism, plus the fact that he's been in hundreds of fights, will be enough to keep Rios' presser from wilting him.

    But really we'll have to wait for fight night to find out.
     
  6. ZeN

    ZeN Galactic Shaman Full Member

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    Rios can't beat Gamboa even if they fought at 140. He is NOT a good boxer.
     
  7. Baldwin

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    War rios