Brandon rios is a strong fighter @ 135 but at 140??

He will have no problem going to 140 because of his technique. He stays grounded going toe to toe and turns his punches over. Everything will translate fine for him moving up.
Rios is a perfect candidate for making easy adjustments going anywhere up until 140.

 

I think he'd do alright. He's a pretty big lightweight to begin with, knows how to cut off the ring, fight inside. He may lose a little bit but I don't see it significant.

Since when is Khan a "technician"??

 

he be knocking some heads off

 

It will be harder up there.

 

Khan one hundred percent. I believe has all the skills all the tools but has poor execution in the ring. Overshoots his combos and seems to tire even though he is money in sparring and gym work and has great stamina. It all may stem from his mental ability as a big time boxer. He does not seem to have that needed bridge of the body and mind as one fluid entity while fighting.

Rios is just too much. Chin is throwback, his style and demeanor are ferocious.
On top of all the toughness he throws beautiful punches even turning them over at times.

Maidana's style is pure pressure and he can sometimes use long range as opposed to directly inside. He could do some damage against Rios and could be a tough one maybe staying inches out of Rios's wheelhouse.
I would not pick a winner but watching this fight would be something.

I would not go as far as saying he would beat Maidana and Bradley but he would give any 140 lb fighter their toughest night of their career.

 

He blew away what 135 had to offer. He's doing the right thing by moving up.

 

I think he'd do pretty well at 140..

I'd like to see him take Alexander..

 

Alexander would have a hospital bed reserved for him if he fought this man.