Philippines, 02 Aug 2025
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


NO DISREPECT BUT RIOS CAN?T TAKE PACQUIAO EVEN IN TWO YEARS


PhilBoxing.com




With his rousing win last Saturday night at the Home Depot Center against challenger Urbano Antillon, Bob Arum spoke about possibly putting Rios in the near future against the great Manny Pacquiao.

And, Rios could not agree any better hinting that he is ready for anyone, Pacquiao included.

Wow! Is that for real or just post-fight adrenalin rush?

Regardless of how well Rios did in his last three fights (prior to the Antillon fight) with people whose fight records (Miguel Acosta (28-3-2), Antony Peterson ( 30-0-0) and Jorge Teron (23- 1-1)) are excellent when Rios fought them, let?s not forget that Antillon although had a 28-2-0 record coming to the fight, was still the No. 12 contender to the title that Rios held. Not that Antillon was not deserving of the fight much less had no chance to upset Rios, but fighters sometimes are placed on a certain ranking for a reason. Book-makers had a reason to place Antillon as a 5-1 underdog.

No disrespect to Rios, but if he is basing his probable fight against Manny Pacquiao in the near future (within two years) on the fact that he is undefeated and in a short term he will be ready for Pacquiao, I say:- go ahead, ain?t nothing wrong with dreaming.

Rios? handlers, including Mr. Arum should first think about beating other worthy fighters on the 135- 140 lbs range before even thinking of putting Rios against Pacquiao at Pacquiao?s present preferred fighting weight of 144-147lbs.

On paper, it does not seem that it would be that hard for the young Rios to go up three weight divisions higher to challenge Pacquiao in two years. After all many fighters do that, Pacquiao included.

But then again, only Pacquiao did it so well and stayed well to boot. There is only one Manny Pacquiao, remember?

At this point and time, Rios maybe creating a lot of buzz in the boxing world and there is nothing wrong dreaming of facing Pacquiao in the short term. However, Rios must first prove his salt by first cleaning up the ?lesser? mortals in the 135-140 lbs divisons before setting his sights on Pacquiao. There are many of them, Maidana, Khan, Ortiz and Bradley to mention a few. Or even Juan Ma. Marquez or Berto.

Besides, a three year wait may do Rios good. By that time Pacquiao has aged and maybe will be a tad slower. But even at that, Rios can not be so sure. And, if he does not change his ?charge of the light brigade? style of fighting ala Antonio Margarito, he does not have a prayer against a constantly moving and power punching Pacquiao.

Besides Pacquiao is one of a kind. He is like the 100 year storm that shows up once in a century. So even in his mid 30?s he maybe difficult to beat.

So dream on Rios. It may be good for you. But please don?t succumb to delusions of grandeur.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ed de la Vega, DDS.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimàn: The Boxer
    By Mauricio Sulaimán, , Sat, 02 Aug 2025
  • Duarte vs. Sims Jr. Title Eliminator Official: All Fighters Make Weight in Chicago
    , Sat, 02 Aug 2025
  • ALLEN v MAKHMUDOV, SUGAR NUNEZ IN MEXICO AND MORE AS MATCHROOM BOXING CONFIRMS HUGE AUTUMN LINE-UP – LIVE ON DAZN
    , Sat, 02 Aug 2025
  • Undaloc Jr. leads BBG 300 Ultra Marathon
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Sat, 02 Aug 2025
  • Round One: Dr. Bernard Remollino Brings Pancho Villa Back Into the Ring
    By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Fri, 01 Aug 2025
  • Panya Pradabsri, Carlos Cañizales Make Weight for WBC 108 World Title Rematch in Venezuela
    By Carlos Costa, , Fri, 01 Aug 2025
  • “NOWHERE TO RUN” OSCAR “LA MIGRAÑA” DUARTE VS. KENNETH “BOSSMAN” SIMS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
    , Fri, 01 Aug 2025
  • Pabular to make 1st title defense on Aug. 12
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 01 Aug 2025
  • Tacurong excited to play in Buhangin slugfest
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 01 Aug 2025
  • Kenneth “Lover Boy” Llover vs Former Champ Luis “Nica” Concepcion August 17 in Manila!
    By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • Xiao Time: Where History Pulls No Punches
    By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • Vargas Speaks After Retaining WBA Bantamweight Title in Gritty Battle with Daigo Higa in Japan
    , Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • The “ATV” Plan is set for Undefeated Bay State Junior middleweight prospect Anthony Velazquez
    , Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • Youth High Performance Team Captain Salim Ellis-Bey Takes the World Stage With One Goal in Mind
    , Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • Trainer Tommy Brooks Passes Away at 71
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • Kyosuke Takami Stops Erick Rosa in 10, Becomes “The New” WBA 108 World Champion
    By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • Immanuwel Aleem Smashes His Way To WBC FECARBOX Light Heavyweight Title and Inaugural DMV Belt With Spectacular 9th Round Stoppage Of Rival Demond Nicholson On Jeter Promotions Card
    , Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • NP Bansalan will see action in Buhangin on Aug. 9
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Wed, 30 Jul 2025
  • USA Boxing Youth High Performance Team Begins Competition at 2025 Brandenburg Cup
    , Wed, 30 Jul 2025
  • Antonio Vargas Makes Weight, Set to Carry the USA Flag into World Title Showdown Against Daigo Higa in Japan
    , Wed, 30 Jul 2025
  • “The Homecoming” to be Headlined by Phenom Marco “El Tiburón” Romero Sept. 6 in Olathe, Kansas
    , Wed, 30 Jul 2025
  • Split-T Management Fighters Complete Perfect Weekend
    , Wed, 30 Jul 2025
  • Golden Boy Signs Top Mexican Light Heavyweight Prospect Yair “Manotas” Gallardo to Co-Promotional Deal with Miguel Cotto Promotions
    , Wed, 30 Jul 2025
  • 2-Time World Champion Shawn Porter Confirmed for Eighth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Mexican Independence Day Weekend, Saturday September 13, in Las Vegas
    , Wed, 30 Jul 2025
  • EVAN HOLYFIELD SET TO CONTINUE HIS COMEBACK THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, AT CHRISTY MARTIN’S “MAYHEM IN MUSIC CITY 2”
    , Tue, 29 Jul 2025




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2025 philboxing.com.