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 top 10 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.
4. Brandon Ríos KOs Ramón Álvarez
On November 17, 2018 Brandon Ríos faced Ramón Álvarez in a super welterweight bout. Ríos was 32 years old with a record of 34-4-1, and Álvarez was 32 with a record of 27-6-3. Ríos was coming off a loss, while Álvarez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ríos stopped Ramón Álvarez via TKO in the 9th round.
5. Brandon Ríos KOs Urbano Antillon
On July 9, 2011 Brandon Ríos defended his WBA lightweight title against Urbano Antillon. Ríos was 25 years old with a record of 27-0-1, and Antillon was 28 with a record of 28-2. Ríos was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak, while Antillon was coming off a loss. Ríos stopped Urbano Antillon via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
6. Brandon Ríos loses to Danny Garcia via KO
On February 17, 2018 Brandon Ríos faced Danny Garcia in a welterweight bout. Ríos was 31 years old with a record of 34-3-1, and Garcia was 29 with a record of 33-1. Ríos was coming off a win, while Garcia was coming off a loss. Garcia stopped Ríos via TKO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
7. Brandon Ríos loses to Timothy Bradley via KO
On November 7, 2015 Brandon Ríos fought Timothy Bradley for the WBO welterweight title. Ríos was 29 years old with a record of 33-2-1, and Bradley was 32 with a record of 32-1-1. Ríos was on a 2-fight winning streak and Bradley was coming off a win. Bradley stopped Ríos via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
8. Brandon Ríos KOs Aarón Herrera
On June 11, 2017 Brandon Ríos faced Aarón Herrera in a welterweight bout. Ríos was 31 years old with a record of 33-3-1, and Herrera was 26 with a record of 32-6-1. Ríos was coming off a loss, while Herrera was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ríos stopped Aarón Herrera via KO in the 7th round.
9. Brandon Ríos stops Mike Alvarado in their 3rd fight
On January 24, 2015 Brandon Ríos fought Mike Alvarado for the vacant WBO International welterweight title. It was their third meeting. Ríos was 28 years old with a record of 32-2-1, and Alvarado was 34 with a record of 34-3. Ríos was coming off a win, while Alvarado was on a 2-fight losing streak. Ríos stopped Mike Alvarado via retirement in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
10. Brandon Ríos KOs Jorge Teron
On February 6, 2010 Brandon Ríos fought Jorge Teron for the vacant WBC-NABF lightweight title. Ríos was 23 years old with a record of 23-0-1, and Teron was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ríos was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Ríos stopped Jorge Teron via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.