Brandon Rios vs. Jorge Linares at 135

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  1. Punch_Drunk

    Punch_Drunk The Sweet Science Full Member

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    I think this would be a great fight and think Linares has a chance.

    Who do you guys got?
     
    Punch_Drunk, Jul 10, 2011
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  2. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    lol

    we talking about the same linares starched in the 1st round by some bum not too long ago?
     
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  3. Bobby Heenan

    Bobby Heenan Boxing Addict Full Member

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    hmmm good question...and good matchup....interesting
     
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  4. realdeal561

    realdeal561 Boxing Addict banned

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    Oscar is saying on twitter thats the fight he wants for Linares. Is that even Oscar??
     
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  5. Punch_Drunk

    Punch_Drunk The Sweet Science Full Member

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    Losses happen. And a 1st round KO doesn't really mean much. It wasn't like he was dominated for the whole fight. A blemish on your record yes but not something that screams out "exposed"
     
    Punch_Drunk, Jul 10, 2011
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  6. Zopilote

    Zopilote Dinamita Full Member

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    Rios by mid round TKO.
     
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  7. sgarcia805

    sgarcia805 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Linares has a horribly bad chin. Has a reputation for it. Anyways Rios would KO him ala Acosta. Linares is talented but hasn't really progressed. Rios would give him a bad beating IMO
     
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  8. Punch_Drunk

    Punch_Drunk The Sweet Science Full Member

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    Does he really have a bad chin? Are you basing it on that one fight where it landed perfectly early in the fight.

    I heard he got dropped in that one training camp and was having issues making weight.
     
    Punch_Drunk, Jul 10, 2011
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  9. JMP

    JMP Champion Full Member

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    Linares doesn't have the defensive tools or the durability to last with Rios. My guess is that Rios would wear him down and finish him off in the middle rounds.
     
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  10. ViktorVaughn

    ViktorVaughn Well-Known Member Full Member

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    After watching Linares last performance I'd say Rios within 5. Linares seemed unsure of what to do in the ring. He needs to find his ring identity and get more confidence. Don't see it happening though even with Roach.
     
    ViktorVaughn, Jul 11, 2011
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