He doesn't have a counter punching style like Marquez. He enjoys a give-and-take war. And Pacquiao has never shied from a tussle in the ring. But a slugfest can spell disaster for Manny at this point in his career.
The memory of the Marquez knockout is fresh in Manny's, and everyone else's, mind. Rios lost his last fight to Mike Alvarado, but Alvarado didn't destroy Rios' will to win and had to go through fire for victory.
A poor showing against Rios can create more doubt around Pacquiao's future in boxing. Doubters will also jump out the woodwork if Pacquiao goes toe to toe with Rios. This fight is almost a no-win situation for Manny unless he outclasses Rios.
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