Miguel Acosta vs Brandon Rios - Official Poll

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  1. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    I'll call this poll official, cause I couldn't find anyone else who did a poll on this, and I always enjoy seeing the results of these things. :smoke

    Now, for this fight, I am pretty torn on who to pick... My gut tells me Rios, but then my brain argues I'm putting too much emphasis on Rios' 0, and Acosta has been eating alot of fighters 0's lately. Both fighters are on good streaks agains overall solid competition.

    I honestly dunno who I'm picking yet, I figure I need to do more homework on Acosta (if anyone has any good footage please post it or a link to it) and decide soon, in the meantime I'll see others thoughts and try to gather my own.
     
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  2. The Funny Man 7

    The Funny Man 7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Acosta is pure evil: insane stamina, wicked power in both hands, granite chin, great mentality and solid skills.
     
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  3. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    :lol: Good description.
     
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  4. Flatlander

    Flatlander Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The exact same could be said about Rios. :deal
     
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  5. CLUBBER

    CLUBBER C.R.A.B. BOXING Full Member

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    Acosta TKO...Rios is tough and strong but easy to hit and Acosta has speed and power with good chin...I think Acosta WILL handle Rios's power but not the opposite....
     
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  6. slugger3000

    slugger3000 You Mad Bro? Full Member

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    Im going with the loud mouth!
     
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  7. hungover

    hungover Well-Known Member Full Member

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    exactly. Acosta is very underrated around here. I expect him to beat Rios up.
     
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  8. Skilletscuz

    Skilletscuz mma champ Ronda Rousey Full Member

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    lol, im with you. Admittedly, i dont know anything about Acosta. I voted KO for Rios. He's proven to be a real TOUGH guy to take down, he's a good pressure fighter and has some good timing. Definitely need to look up Acosta
     
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  9. natep

    natep Boxing Addict Full Member

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    At first I thought Acosta was going to be too much for him, but I really think Rios is better than just a straight forward brawler. He's not going to be running in head first like Antillon was. I don't know, I just know this is going to be a great fight! I picked Rios by TKO though.
     
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  10. slugger3000

    slugger3000 You Mad Bro? Full Member

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    im excited for this fight!
     
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  11. puertorricane

    puertorricane Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I voted for miguel acosta he's a tough fighter, but he'll have the fans against him. Brandon rios is the sexier pick and he'll have the fans trying to influence the judges. Plus rios is more well known by the regular fans in the US. Hopefully we'll have a great and fair fight and acosta doesnt get rob. But if he KOs the way i think he will the there's nothing to worry.

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg1VVbPPTYQ&feature=related[/ame]

    :hat
     
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  12. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Thanks for sharing.

    Yea Acosta's uppercuts are nice, I love that he's not afraid to throw them in almost every flurry he lets go.

    Yea I agree, I feel if the decision is close, Acosta may not get the nod. But then again, Acosta has come to the US and won a close decision too.
     
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  13. JunitoJab

    JunitoJab Antagonist Full Member

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    Rios in close decision
     
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  14. saul_ir34

    saul_ir34 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I have to see some more footage of Acosta but he does seem to have the styles advantage here. However Rios chin has shown to be reliable and not to mention he is the bigger name. Acosta would have to pull a clear wipeout to get the decision in my opinion. Anythng like 7-5 8-4 could go to Rios. I mean who other than *******s wants Acosta to win?

    Everyone who doesnt hate Rios because of his comments wants him to win since he is far more marketable.

    Im leaning on a 50-50 fight right now from the limited footage i have seen on Acosta. His style is good against a fighter like Rios and also i have not been so impressed by Rios like everyone else was after he beat Peterson.

    That will actually be what i will be doing at work today. Studying Acosta. I will make a prediction later today.
     
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  15. Finesse74

    Finesse74 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I never seen a Acosta fight. I will watch one of fights tonight.
     
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