Pacquiao vs Rios betting odds and preview

10/1/2013 3:40:18 PM –

The much hyped tilt provides a prime opportunity for Pacquiao to bring his career back to life following his devastating knockout loss against Juan Manuel Marquez. He faces a much slower but dangerous slugger in Rios who while having a seven year age advantage figures to be much too unpolished to seriously threaten the Pacman. As such, online sportsbooks have opened up Pacquiao as the 4 to 1 betting favorite in the bout.

Sportsbook Review.com will continually update this article ahead of the welterweight showdown with the latest betting props made available by the best online sportsbooks.

Betting Odds as of October 1st, 2013:

Nov 23, Venetian Hotel, Macao, China	5Dimes	BetOnline	Bookmaker	Bodog	Pinnacle	Bet365	WillHill	Ladbrokes
Brandon Rios	+355	+325	+335	+325	+350	+400	+400	+400
Manny Pacquiao	-400	-425	-420	-450	-406	-600	-600	-600

Some facts bettors might consider before parting with their cash:

Pacquiao is coming off back to back losses (Bradley, Marquez). Rios is coming off a loss (Alvarado). Pacquiao last entered the squared circle in December 2012; Rios March 2013.

Despite the eleven month lapse in action for Pacquiao, head trainer Freddy Roach has indicated that the Filipino superstar will only endure a six week training camp for the match. It is being treated like any other fight despite how elevated the stakes are for Pacquiao — a loss could very well send the Filipino congressman into retirement. Brandon Rios meanwhile just tasted defeat for the first time in his professional career and looks to get his still young career back on track.

Also hanging in the balance for Pacquiao is the slight possibility of a showdown with undefeated pound-for-pound king Floyd “Money” Mayweather, a loss would derail the already slim chance the two ever get it on.

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Pacquiao vs Rios betting odds and preview