Philippines, 24 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:

  • ALOYSIUS YAPP CLAIMS LONG-AWAITED US OPEN CROWN
    , Sun, 24 Aug 2025
  • Don King Productions Moving Forward With October 4th WBA World Heavyweight Showdown
    , Sun, 24 Aug 2025
  • Controversial Judges from Pacquiao-Barrios Fight Tapped for Canelo-Crawford Showdown
    By Dong Secuya, , Sat, 23 Aug 2025
  • Levinson’s Gift: Runyon’s quiet revelation, Lawton’s last battle, and the first Filipino boxer
    By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Sat, 23 Aug 2025
  • Rodrigo to challenge undefeated Sandoval in US
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Sat, 23 Aug 2025
  • Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimàn: Call to Action 12 Items for Boxers' Safety
    By Mauricio Sulaimán, , Fri, 22 Aug 2025
  • Libranza vs Pangga headlines Elorde card on Aug 24
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 22 Aug 2025
  • GM Antonio to compete in P100,000 top prize Rapid chessfest this Sunday in Roxas City, Capiz Province
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 22 Aug 2025
  • AISAT Basic Ed football training starts
    By Kim delos Reyes-Teves, , Fri, 22 Aug 2025
  • Josh Navarro Scores Another Win in Pomona, California
    By Carlos Costa, , Fri, 22 Aug 2025
  • UNDEFEATED CRIZTIAN PITT LAURENTE SET TO FACE HEBI MARAPU FOR IBF PAN PACIFIC TITLE
    , Fri, 22 Aug 2025
  • Dare To Enter: Undefeated WBC Interim Champion Vergil Ortiz to Defend Super Welterweight Title From Number 1 Contender Erickson “The Hammer” Lubin
    , Fri, 22 Aug 2025
  • Euri Cedeno Takes on Willie Jones on Friday, September 5th at Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, PA
    , Fri, 22 Aug 2025
  • COE AND HART CLASH ON BOOTS ENNIS CARD IN PHILADELPHIA
    , Thu, 21 Aug 2025
  • ‘There's nothing that he brings to the table that I've not got an answer for’ Sam Rennie on upcoming fight at Thunderdome 51
    , Thu, 21 Aug 2025
  • JAMAINE "THE TECHNICIAN" ORTIZ TRAINING CAMP NOTES
    , Thu, 21 Aug 2025
  • Gervonta Davis vs. Jake Paul: Exhibition Bout Announced for November
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Thu, 21 Aug 2025
  • Legendary boxing coach John Brown Compares cornering Tommy Morrison & Rising young star Marco Romero
    , Thu, 21 Aug 2025
  • World Kid to Host Meet-and-Greet and Open Workouts In advance of “The Return” on August 31 in Detroit
    , Thu, 21 Aug 2025
  • Assassin’s Creed: Brian Norman Jr. Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension with Top Rank
    , Thu, 21 Aug 2025
  • Five Philippine FIDE Masters are scheduled to arrive in Roxas City
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 21 Aug 2025
  • Boxing Promotional Powerhouse Top Rank Confirmed for Eighth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Mexican Independence Day Weekend, Saturday, September 13, in Las Vegas
    , Thu, 21 Aug 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 12: MUHAMMAD ALI LOSSES THEN WINS AGAINST KEN NORTON
    By Maloney L. Samaco, , Wed, 20 Aug 2025
  • Pasig and Quezon City top 1st PCAP Rated Open championship
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 20 Aug 2025
  • Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford Full Fight Card Revealed
    , Wed, 20 Aug 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.