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12 rounds,who wins?

Rios on points. He was just a more talented guy and faster hands, too. But, it's a fight.

I'd go Diaz.
Rios was tough but I feel Diaz could take some heat and had enough boxing savvy to get himself through.
I could see one hell of a fight.

diaz for me, rios was a slow starter who often just relied on bullying guys down and having them wilt late. i think juan would get out to an early lead with his pressure and was resilient enough and good enough to see any trouble through and outwork rios to a decision

also, vs guys who were limited skillwise themselves, like katsidis, juan could outbox them. not sure id agree that rios was more skilled

Diaz by UD for me