i think Matthysee would beat him but if it went to the cards he would lose a close decision. he just doesn't have the name to win the big fights when his opponent makes more money
Matthysse by KO Rios is there to be his an Matthysse is pretty good at punch selection and variation and defense. Plus he is a bigger guy and I feel a just as big puncher at a bigger weight.
Unless Rios' chin is even better than it seems (and it seems like iron) I have to think he gets stopped here. Too little defense, Matthysse hits too hard and accurately and Rios isn't going to stop him. TKO most likely when Garcia or the ref have seen enough, clean KO possible.
Matthyse is a bigger puncher, has a better chin, and defensively is less hittable. I think he breaks that cholo to the body, and stops him.
Matthysse would win this one, but the fight won't ever happen because Rios is with Top Rank, and Matthysse is with Golden Boy.
Matthysse could get the stoppage due to Rios' defense, but if it went to the cards he'd lose a decision.
i got lucas winning. theres alot of good fights for lucas i want lucas vs rios , lucas vs alvarado , or lucas vs ajose ne of those guys matched up would b great and dont forget marquez at 140 and there the geista dude so there is alot of fun match ups to b made.
Matthysse is in a good position to become a "cash cow". Lot of NAME fighters in/around his div. A victory over Rios would definitely put his name out there.