Gesta wants Brandon Rios title shot

By Chris Williams: Unbeaten lightweight contender Mercito Gesta (22-0-1, 12 KO’s) faces Manuel Perez (16-6-1, 4 KO’s) in a scheduled 10 round bout at the Bluewater Resort & Casino in Parker, Arizona. This should be another easy fight for the the 23-year-old Gesta, because Perez has lost two out of his last four fights.

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Brandon Rios interested in fighting Victor Ortiz, thinks he would beat him

Image: Brandon Rios interested in fighting Victor Ortiz, thinks he would beat himBy Eric Thomas: Undefeated WBA World lightweight champion Brandon Rios (28-0-1, 21 KO’s) says he’s interested in fighting WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz (29-2-2, 22 KO’s) without a catchweight. Rios, speaking with the koncretejungle, said he would fight Ortiz at the full welterweight limit of 147 rather than making him melt down to 135 to take the fight at his weight class or fighting at a catchweight.

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Brandon Rios vs. Kevin Mitchell a possibility for December 10th

Image: Brandon Rios vs. Kevin Mitchell a possibility for December 10thBy William Mackay: WBA World lightweight champion Brandon Rios (28-0-1, 21 KO’s) is reportedly looking to fight on December 10th against possibly Britain’s Kevin Mitchell (32-1, 24 KO’s). Rios, 25, was previously being mentioned for a fight on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez undercard on November 12th, but instead may choose to fight on Showtime on December 10th, according to RingTV.

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Kevin Mitchell vs. Brandon Rios possible for Pacquiao-Marquez undercard on 11/12

By Scott Gilfoid: It’s reported that Kevin Mitchell (32-1, 24 KO’s) will be the next opponent for World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight champion Brandon Rios (28-0-1, 21 KO’s) on the Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez undercard on November 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Although it’s not a done deal yet, it’s been reported by number of sites that Rios will be defending against 26-year-old Mitchell.

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Brandon Rios: Khan not that special, he beat an old Judah

By William Mackay: WBA lightweight champion Brandon Rios (28-0-1, 21 KO’s), who arguably is the best fighter in the lightweight division right now, isn’t all that impressed with World Boxing Association light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KO’s) after seeing his recent performance against a reluctant Zab Judah last weekend.

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Gesta wants fight with Brandon Rios

By Chris Williams: Fringe lightweight contender Mercito Gesta (22-0-1, 12 KO’s) reportedly badly wants a fight against WBA lightweight champion Brandon Rios (28-0-1, 21 KO’s) is really hoping that Rios will give him a shot. However, Rios rightly do isn’t even slightly interested in wasting time fighting Gesta and I can’t blame him.

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Rios could face Katsidis next

By Eric Thomas: World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight champion Brandon Rios is looking for his next opponent after destroying Urbano Antillon in the 3rd round last weekend. There’s been talk of Rios potentially facing Marco Antonio Barrera. However, Australian Michael Katsidis (27-4, 22 KO’s) is now being mentioned as a potential next opponent for Rios.

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