Khan vs Rios

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Samuitel, Jul 28, 2011.


  1. Samuitel

    Samuitel Member Full Member

    332
    0
    Oct 8, 2008
    Just watched Dwyer's video matching Khan with Rios at 140 and I have to say he comes off as a bit of a Khan hater imo. But anyway,to the proposed match up. I see Rios being too small for Khan charging forward getting hit on the way in with those fast combinations. It could go a similar way to the Maidana fight but I don't think Rios carries the same kind of nuclear power. Imho Khan would take this by stoppage in the mid rounds possibly on cuts.
     
  2. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

    79,438
    2,646
    Feb 1, 2007
    I think it's a hard fight for Khan but he will win it by putting a lot of body work in early and a lot of movement and range throughout.

    Dwyer doesn't like anything directly or indirectly associated with Pac or Freddie Roach.
     
  3. Bub

    Bub Boxing Addict Full Member

    5,807
    7
    Jan 26, 2011
    Rios could make it very tough. If Khan follows a good game plan he wins a decision if not he could lose.
     
  4. SouthpawSlayer

    SouthpawSlayer Im coming for you Full Member

    16,351
    2
    Sep 6, 2008
  5. KO-KING

    KO-KING Boxing Junkie Full Member

    8,539
    9
    Feb 15, 2011
    khan easy ud, 117-111
     
  6. Pug1list

    Pug1list Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,488
    4
    Dec 5, 2008
    Khan would win this, Rios is getting a bit overrated.
     
  7. mugen82

    mugen82 Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,483
    0
    May 1, 2009
    Khan, and it would be quite easy.

    For somebody who was getting comfortably outboxed for long periods against Acosta, he wont stand a chance against the jab and reach of Khan.
     
  8. Colpolite

    Colpolite Guest

    50/50

    Both have no quit in them and have tons of heart.

    I give handspeed to Khan but with a shaky glass chin

    I give toughness to Rios but can get careless when trading making him vulnerable.
     
  9. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

    39,748
    3
    Jun 28, 2009
    Rios is probably the worst opponent Khan could face right now. His pressure and in-your-face style would cause him fits. It's a fight that he should definitely avoid if he could.
     
  10. KungfuExorcist

    KungfuExorcist New Member Full Member

    18
    0
    Jul 16, 2011
    Khan likes the come forward fighters like Rios, Khan counters very well and counters with alot of punches, not just singgle punches, he wins rounds with his combo input, I think Rios would run onto a swift combo early on and get in deep water, Khan finishes him off.
     
  11. mugen82

    mugen82 Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,483
    0
    May 1, 2009
    I dont know, i think he'd take it, Khan doesnt seem like the sort of guy runs from a challenge.

    Infact ppl were saying the same about fighting Judah, especially after he looked dog**** against McCloskey, the fact that not only would Judah make him miss, but make him pay.
     
  12. TheDon

    TheDon KO Artist Full Member

    3,434
    1
    Apr 19, 2008
    Khan would probably both look good against Rios but also take a lot of punishment.

    I wouldn't recommend the fight. Just like against Maidana he is 60% likely to win on points, 20% likely to lose by KO and 20% likely to win by stoppage.
     
  13. whoupicking?

    whoupicking? Boxing Junkie Full Member

    8,378
    2
    Mar 4, 2010
    Khan would school Rios.
     
  14. Antwuan Maxx

    Antwuan Maxx Boxing Junkie Full Member

    13,248
    2
    Apr 23, 2006
    Rios comes in the ring at the same weight at lightweight that Khan comes in at junior welterweight (151 pounds). So I'm not so sure size would be an issue in this particular match up.
     
  15. DDDUUDDDEE

    DDDUUDDDEE Undisputed Ambien (taker) Full Member

    17,608
    23
    Oct 25, 2010
    This seems like a fair assessment. Rios is a big lightweight and I could see his pressuring style giving Khan hell, he would definitely have to work for his win.