Brandon Rios vs. Aaron Herrera in Lancaster - June 11 on FS1

[MMALOPEZ]

It has been over 18 months since Brandon Rios has stepped inside a ring. The 10 round will air live on FS1. That drought will end June 11, as he returns to the ring for one more attempt at a big fight. Rios will square off against Aaron Herrera at the Pioneer Events Center in Lancaster, California, a source with knowledge of the information confirmed to BoxingScene.com Wednesday morning. Rios (33-3-1, with 24 KOs) has not fought since November 7 of 2015, when he was stopped in round nine at the hands of Timothy Bradley.

During this time, Rios was released from his promotional contract with Top Rank, split with trainer Robert Garcia, and was hoping to finally secure a fight with rival Victor Ortiz. A fight between Rios and Ortiz was penciled twice earlier this spring, but nothing materialized. The Oxnard, California resident is currently trained by Ricky Funez. Rios has lost three of his last five bouts, with those losses coming to Bradley, Manny Pacquiao, and Mike Alvarado.

Herrera (32-6-1, with 21 KOs) has won his last three bouts, all against mediocre opposition, after losing to unbeaten fighters Pedro Campa, Regis Prograis, and Mike Reed. In the co-feature, unbeaten junior welterweight Mario Barrios (18-0, with 10 KOs) will face Jose Luis Rodriguez (21-9, with 12 KOs) in a 10 round bout. Hard-hitting Jose Miguel Borrego (12-0, with 11 KOs) and Lancaster’s Kevin Watts (11-1, with 4 KOs) will square off in an eight round junior welterweight bout. - See more at: http://www.boxingscene.com/brandon-...r-june-11-on-fs1--116907#sthash.YFLVLQUC.dpuf

 

[MMALOPEZ]

LANCASTER, CA. - Former world champion Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios (33-3-1, 24 KOs) returns to the ring to take on Mexico's Aaron Herrera (32-6-1, 21 KOs) in the main event of a Special Edition of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and FOX Deportes on Sunday, June 11 from The Pioneer Event Center in Lancaster, California.

Televised coverage begins at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT after the Mexico vs. USA World Cup qualifier on FS1 and FOX Deportes and will feature unbeaten Mario Barrios (18-0, 10 KOs) in a 10-round super lightweight contest against Mexico's Jose Luis Rodriguez (23-8-1, 13 KOs) and undefeated prospect Jose Miguel Borrego (11-0, 10 KOs) squaring-off against once-beaten Kevin Watts (11-1, 4 KOs) in an eight-round super lightweight bout.

"This is my first fight in Southern California in almost five years and I can't wait to put on a show for those fans who have supported me throughout my career," said Rios. "I've always given the fans a great show and I'm planning on picking up right where I left off and being better than ever when I get back in the ring. I've been training for a while in preparation for a great victory on June 11 on FS1 and FOX Deportes." - See more at: http://www.boxingscene.com/brandon-rios-vows-impress-ill-better-ever--116942#sthash.FqPt3nbR.dpuf

 

[The Can Opener]

Rios is the poster child for exactly how to ruin your career. Fighting like a rock em' sock em' robot and constantly proclaiming how much you enjoy getting hit and going to war in the ring got him exactly where he is now. One jab from full blown punch drunk but still desperate for any payday he can get.

Head movement saves lives.

 

[DaveDave]

Rios is the poster child for exactly how to ruin your career. Fighting like a rock em' sock em' robot and constantly proclaiming how much you enjoy getting hit and going to war in the ring got him exactly where he is now. One jab from full blown punch drunk but still desperate for any payday he can get.

Head movement saves lives.

Also, not relying on coming to the ring two weight divisions bigger than your opponent.

 

[MMALOPEZ]

"This is my first fight in Southern California in almost five years and I can't wait to put on a show for those fans who have supported me throughout my career," Rios said. "I've always given the fans a great show and I'm planning on picking up right where I left off and being better than ever when I get back in the ring. I've been training for a while in preparation for a great victory on June 11."

Rios (33-3-1, 24 KOs), 31, of Oxnard, California, a promotional free agent now being trained by Ricky Funez, has faced top fighters including Manny Pacquiao, Bradley and Mike Alvarado, whom he finished 2-1 against in their memorable trilogy.

Rios said he made the decision to end his retirement because of an ultimatum by his wife Vicky.

"When I did announce my retirement I was really done with boxing," Rios said. "But my wife told me straight out, 'If you retire, make sure you retire because I don't want you to come back when you are 40-something. If you're going to come back, do it now. Take some time off and gather yourself but make sure you are sure.'

"When I retired I was in the moment. I thought about it and she was right. I want to give it another go now, so I am coming back. My wife told me, 'If you're going to come back, no more last-minute weight loss, be dedicated. No more half-ass preparation.' "

Rios, notorious for problems making weight, said he has maintained his weight since deciding to return and that he has been around 155 pounds for quite some time, not far off the 147-pound welterweight limit. He said Funez has been a big help getting him in shape.

"Ricky checks my weight every time I walk in the gym. I like that, I need that discipline and someone on my ass," Rios said. "So far everything is going right and I feel really good. I think I did need that rest. I think I did need to take a step back, relax my mind, my body and now I can show everybody I'm not done yet. I still love the sport and wanted to do it again, give it another shot."

Herrera (32-6-1, 21 KOs), 28, of Mexico, has won three fights in a row and will be facing his most famous opponent.

 

[MMALOPEZ]

This Sunday

 

[5acrossYOeye]

Rios has a lot of miles on him and he's been out of the ring for awhile. He might end up fighting from behind early and this could end up bad for him.