Best fights of Brandon Ríos
Over 15 years as a professional, Brandon Ríos has compiled a 35-5-1 (26) record, including eight title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Brandon Ríos KOs Miguel Acosta
On February 26, 2011 Brandon Ríos fought Miguel Acosta for the WBA lightweight title. Ríos was 24 years old with a record of 26-0-1, and Acosta was 32 with a record of 28-3-2. Ríos was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Acosta was on a 19-fight winning streak. Ríos stopped Miguel Acosta via TKO in the 10th round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
2. Brandon Ríos loses to Manny Pacquiao via unanimous decision
On November 24, 2013 Brandon Ríos fought Manny Pacquiao for the vacant WBO International welterweight title. Ríos was 27 years old with a record of 31-1-1, and Pacquiao was 34 with a record of 54-5-2. Ríos was coming off a loss and Pacquiao was on a 2-fight losing streak. Ríos lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Pacquiao.
3. Brandon Ríos KOs Mike Alvarado
On October 13, 2012 Brandon Ríos fought Mike Alvarado for the vacant WBO Latino super lightweight title. Ríos was 26 years old with a record of 30-0-1, and Alvarado was 32 with a record of 33-0. Ríos was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Alvarado was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak. Ríos stopped Mike Alvarado via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.