Is Brandon Rios's chin overrated? The majority of punches are blocked by his gloves!

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Enigma1, Apr 16, 2012.


  1. Enigma1

    Enigma1 Guest

    Lets be honest here, sure he can handle some shots, but in all honesty is it just because of where his hands are held during the fights? He always keeps his guard up tight to his face, so the majority of the time he isn't getting hit flush with shots.

    This is my opinion, I think this is the main reason. We haven't yet seen him take a clean, hard punch to the jaw from a decent puncher yet.

    Your opinions?
     
    Enigma1, Apr 16, 2012
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  2. lefthook

    lefthook Active Member Full Member

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    he took a lot of shots against that guy whom he won the title from.dont remember his name
     
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  3. polowear28

    polowear28 Active Member Full Member

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    Do you want him to be like Mayorga and ask to be hit in the face with his guard down? Having a strong chin does not mean you need to leave it open.
     
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  4. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    Id say his chin is just fine...Acosta can hit and he took his shots
     
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  5. Techniques

    Techniques Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He got outboxed by abril, So I really dont care.
     
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  6. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    what crap reasoning
     
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  7. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

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    Rios took some serious shots from Atillion and Acosta so i disagree, his chin is solid.
     
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  8. JDK

    JDK Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'll use this dude's words so I don't have to sound like a dick.
    A better thread would be that his defense is underrated since you pointed out he keeps his guard high at all times.
     
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