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Brandon Rios admits he was ‘lost’ against Manny Pacquiao; eyes comeback fight against Ruslan Provodnikov

Brandon Rios speaking in Oxnard, Calif. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

2013 may not have played out the way Brandon Rios expected, but the former lightweight titlist is still relatively upbeat as the New Year pushes forward.

Catching up with Rios inside of the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy in Oxnard, Calif. on Wednesday afternoon before his training session with assistant Donald Leary, Rios took a moment to reflect back to his last ring appearance, a unanimous decision loss to Manny Pacquiao this past November in Macau, China.

“I lost to one of the greats,” Rios explains of his effort against the eight-division champion. “I wish I would have won but it was a great experience for myself. I’ve been in with one of the best of the world. I’m not too down about that.”

Rios admits that Pacquiao’s blend of speed and precision, coupled with his unorthodox southpaw stance, was simply too much for him to cope with.

“The first round I felt good,” Rios said. “After the second round, I lost control. His quickness and his awkwardness caught up to me and [him being] southpaw. I got lost. Once you lose your mind, you lose your fight. I got lost in the second round.”

Still just 27 years old and already having endeared himself to fans because of his pressing style and outspoken demeanor, there are still plenty of options on the table for Rios despite a two-fight losing streak.

The one fight scenario that seems to catch Rios’ eye the most is a mouth-watering showdown with WBO junior welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov.

“I want it to happen,” Rios says of facing the stout Russian. “I want that fight. Everybody wants that fight. That would be a good fight for everybody around the world. Not only that, but everybody would tune into that fight. Honestly, I’ve been telling my manager all the time that I want that fight. It would be a great fight.”

For Rios, simply dealing with a style that is far more suitable to his own is reason enough to clamor for the match.

“He comes to fight,” said Rios. “That’s what I like. We’d both be in the middle of the ring fighting it out. That’s why I want that fight. It would be toe to toe. We’d be brawling it out.”

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

 

Roy Jones Jr. sheds insight into Pacquiao’s comeback vs. Rios and eyes a Bradley rematch

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Chris Robinson continues to speak with boxing legend and former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. in Big Bear, Calif. as he gives his thoughts on the return of Manny Pacquiao this past November as well as a rematch with Tim Bradley.

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Roy Jones Jr. sheds insight into Pacquiao’s comeback vs. Rios and eyes a Bradley rematch

Chris Robinson continues to speak with boxing legend and former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. in Big Bear, Calif. as he gives his thoughts on the return of Manny Pacquiao this past November as well as a rematch with Tim Bradley
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Jean Pascal talks Pacquiao vs. Maidana, Mayweather’s Instagram taunts, and the promotional cold war

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Chris Robinson catches up with former WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal amidst his Big  Bear training camp ahead of his upcoming clash with Lucian Bute.

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Jean Pascal talks Pacquiao vs. Maidana, Mayweather’s Instagram taunts, and the promotional cold war

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Chris Robinson catches up with former WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal amidst his Big Bear training camp ahead of his upcoming clash with Lucian Bute.

In this clip, check out Pascal’s thoughts on Manny Pacquiao’s recent victory over Brandon Rios, a fight with Marcos Maidana, Floyd Mayweather insulting Pacquiao on his Instagram, and more…
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Brandon Rios lashes out at VADA: ‘They’re trying to point fingers at other people but they don’t point the finger at themselves’

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On Friday, Dec. 13, the boxing world was caught off guard when it was revealed that former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios had failed his post-fight drug test following his defeat to Manny Pacquiao.

Rios, who dropped a unanimous decision to Pacquiao on Nov. 23 in Macau, China, was found to have traces of methylhexaneamine in his system. The drug is commonly associated with dietary purposes.
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Brandon Rios and others from the RGBA explain what happened in China with VADA during the post-fight drug test

Reporter Elie Seckbach catches up with Brandon Rios, Robert Garcia, Alex Ariza, and Mikey Garcia to get their thoughts on what happened during the fateful post-fight drug test from Brandon Rios that led to his testing postiive for a banned substance. Check out the video for more
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Brandon Rios and others from the RGBA explain what happened in China with VADA during the post-fight drug test

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Reporter Elie Seckbach catches up with Brandon Rios, Robert Garcia, Alex Ariza, and Mikey Garcia to get their thoughts on what happened during the fateful post-fight drug test from Brandon Rios that led to his testing postiive for a banned substance. Check out the video for more
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Pacquiao-Rios Bonus Coverage: Brandon Rios’ first VADA testing in late September

HustleBoss.com goes behind the scenes in Oxnard, California prior to Brandon Rios’ big fight against Manny Pacquiao. In this exclusive video, please check out Rios getting tested by VADA for the first time in advance of the big HBO pay per view fight in Macau, China
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Brandon Rios lashes out at VADA: ‘They’re trying to point fingers at other people but they don’t point the finger at themselves’

Brandon Rios in Oxnard, Calif. on Thursday, Sep. 26, the day of his first VADA-administered drug test prior to his fight against Manny Pacquiao (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

On Friday, Dec. 13, the boxing world was caught off guard when it was revealed that former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios had failed his post-fight drug test following his defeat to Manny Pacquiao.

Rios, who dropped a unanimous decision to Pacquiao on Nov. 23 in Macau, China, was found to have traces of methylhexaneamine in his system. The drug is commonly associated with dietary purposes.

While not too much was heard from Rios in the wake of his failed test, he has since opened up on the issue.

As seen in a video by Elie Seckbach of ESNEWS, Rios explained his side of the story while speaking at the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy on Tuesday afternoon.

The Kansas native claims that shortly after the match, as he was going to collect his check, he gave a urine sample for the Chinese commission.

Rios was then told by someone associated with VADA that he needed to give them a sample as well. Rios claims that the VADA representative was unprepared, however.

“We went to the press conference, did all that sh*t that we had to do and he should have had everything ready,” Rios stated. “We went to the room and I said ‘Dude, I’ve got to take a piss now.’ He said ‘Let me call them to get the stuff up here.’ What the f*ck, I’ve got to take a piss.”

Rios claims that he waited up to half an hour for the VADA representative to bring the necessary gear and was later caught off guard when he was told to give his sample in a random drinking glass.

“Now, take a piss in this glass cup, this drinking glass cup and when they come, we’ll transfer it into that plastic container and then we’ll transfer it into the A and B cups,” Rios reflected. “So I did that, they transferred and did all that sh*t, and all of a sudden I came out positive. And when I took the piss for the Chinese I came out negative. What the f*ck? That’s horrible.”

Always one to joke and play when in training, Rios showed a serious tone as he declared his innocence.

“The only thing that was in my system was testosterone, because I hadn’t f*cked for two weeks,” Rios said. “That was in my system.”

Rios feels the blame lies with VADA for not conducting the test as it was supposed to be.

“They f*cked up,” Rios declared. “They came to my room unprepared. They made me piss in a regular drinking glass. They’re trying to point fingers at other people but they don’t point the finger at themselves. It’s not just me; it’s a bad reputation on our team.”

*** To watch the full-length clip of Rios stating his case, including VADA’s initial testing at the gym, his belief that the failed test may have come from an energy drink, plus takes from Robert Garcia, Alex Ariza, and Mikey Garcia on the ordeal, please click below

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Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com

 

Richard Schaefer feels that people need to stop blaming Alex Ariza in the wake of Brandon Rios’ failed drug test

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer speaking in San Antonio (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

There is presently a palpable buzz in the city of San Antonio ahead of tonight’s Showtime-televised duel between WBA welterweight champion Adrien Broner and former titlist Marcos Maidana.

Things got hyped at Friday’s weigh-in but even before the two fighters took to the stage there was another storyline that caught the sport by storm.

As reported by RingTV.com’s Tim Smith, former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios failed his post-fight drug test following his Nov. 23 unanimous decision loss to Manny Pacquiao in Macau, China, as the Kansas native was found to have traces of Methylhexaneamine in his system, a drug known for being associated dietary purposes, according to the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association.

Upon hearing the news, several insiders immediately turned their attention to Rios’ strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza.
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Robert Garcia reacts to the news that Brandon Rios failed his drug-test following loss to Pacquiao

Robert Garcia speaks to various media members following RingTV.com’s Tim Smith report that Brandon Rios, who passed four of the VADA-administered tests leading up to his match against Pacquiao, failed the urine test after the fight. He tested positive for the banned substance methylexanamine, a stimulant that is commonly known as dimenthylamylamine or DMAA and has been used in dietary supplements.
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Robert Garcia reacts to the news that Brandon Rios failed his drug-test following loss to Pacquiao

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Robert Garcia speaks to various media members following RingTV.com’s Tim Smith report that Brandon Rios, who passed four of the VADA-administered tests leading up to his match against Pacquiao, failed the urine test after the fight. He tested positive for the banned substance methylexanamine, a stimulant that is commonly known as dimenthylamylamine or DMAA and has been used in dietary supplements.
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Robert Garcia reacts to Brandon Rios failing his post-fight drug test after the Pacquiao loss

Robert Garcia, left, in San Antonio, Tex. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

According to a report from Tim Smith of RingTV.com, former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios failed his post-fight drug test following his Nov. 23 unanimous decision loss to Manny Pacquiao.

The Pacquiao vs. Rios event took place inside of the Venetian Resort’s Coati Arena in Macau, China and Rios had been tested by VADA on repeated occasions while training for the fight inside of his trainer Robert Garcia’s personal gym in Oxnard, Calif.

Rios tested negative for four VADA-administered tests prior to the match but was found to have the banned substance methlexanamine in his system afterwards. The drug is known as a stimulant related to dietary supplements.
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Robert Garcia says Brandon Rios is ‘good’ following his loss; feels a Pacquiao-Bradley rematch should happen

Robert Garcia speaking in San Antonio, Tex. (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

On Nov. 23, former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios had a rough go of things when he stepped inside of the Venetian Resort’s Coati Arena in Macau, China to face off with Manny Pacquiao.

Rios was soundly out boxed over the course of twelve rounds by the Filipino icon, as Pacquiao was simply too sharp and active throughout the night as he pulled out a clear unanimous decision verdict.

In the wake of his second consecutive defeat, it remains to be seen how Rios will be guided come 2014.

Speaking with the Kansas native’s trainer Robert Garcia this week in San Antonio, Tex. ahead of the Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana event at the Alamodome, he reflected on the Pacquiao setback.
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Robert Garcia speaks on Brandon Rios’ return and a Pacquiao-Bradley rematch

Chris Robinson catches up with former junior lightweight champion and current day trainer Robert Garcia in San Antonio, Texas as he speaks on the return of his fighter Brandon Rios following his recent loss to Manny Pacquiao. Garcia also speaks on a Pacquiao rematch with Tim Bradley
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Floyd Mayweather has nothing negative to say about Pacquiao’s reported low PPV total vs. Rios

During Chris Robinson’s interview with Floyd Mayweather, the five-division world champion was asked for hist thoughts on the reports that the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios HBO pay per view only generated 475,000 buys. Hear what Floyd had to say
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Floyd Mayweather claims that he has nothing negative to say about Manny Pacquiao in the wake of the Rios aftermath

In the ring with Floyd Mayweather (Photo: HoganPhotos.com)

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By Chris Robinson

During my recent conversation with Floyd Mayweather, the five-division world champion spoke on his scheduled return to the ring this coming May 3 in Las Vegas.

While not calling out any specific names for who he could be facing next, Mayweather did claim that whoever he meets is going to help him “do good numbers”, referring to his standing as the sport’s biggest pay per view draw.

Upon hearing Mayweather mention his star power, I instantly flashed to the reports that the Nov. 23 Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios HBO pay per view match had generated just 475,000 buys.

That number from Pacquiao was lower than many expected from him, as the Filipino star had stamped himself as a legitimate attraction in recent years by pulling successful numbers against the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto, Antonio Margarito, Juan Manuel Marquez and others.
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The only fight for Manny Pacquiao is Floyd Mayweather, claims Showtime analyst Steve Farhood

Chris Robinson continues the dialogue with Showtime analyst Steve Farhood, as he speaks on Manny Pacquiao’s victory over Brandon Rios as what the future holds for the eight-division champion from the Philippines, including a possible fight with Floyd Mayweather
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Bob Arum says Brandon Rios ‘tried his heart out’ against Pacquiao; eyes third meeting with Mike Alvarado next year

Brandon Rios and Mike Alvarado weighing in ahead of their rematch earlier this year (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

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By Chris Robinson

2013 didn’t go as expected for former lightweight titlist Brandon Rios.

In March, Rios would lose a razor-thin points victory over twelve rounds in a rematch with Mike Alvarado in Las Vegas.

Given that the fight was wildly entertaining, Rios’ stock didn’t drop too horribly and he would still end up landing a pay per view shot at Filipino star Manny Pacquiao later in the year.

On Nov. 23, in Macau, China, Rios was soundly outpointed by Pacquiao, as he absorbed several flush punches on his way to a unanimous decision loss.
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