Originally Posted by
Shagdogy
Quick thoughts on Dodson/Rivera: Not trying to jump off the Rivera bandwagon off one KO loss, but I think I have Dodson in this one by the slightest margin. I just think he may be a bad style matchup for Rivera. Rivera loves to plant his feet and fire super fast combos on the counter, but Dodson is so good at staying outside and darting in and out, potshotting with his left hand. Rivera will have to time him up or I think his counters will miss a lot and be too late, even as fast as he is. Dodson is a pro at this getting in and out game, changing rhythms and being hard to time, so he may be able to pull it off.
If Dodson does get hit on the counter, has the stronger chin of the two and should be able to take shots from Rivera. On the flip side, Dodson has the more proven KO power in his hands and we have seen Rivera's chin get tagged a little in the past. I think we see a standup battle where Dodson looks to stay outside and dart in and out with his left hand, while Rivera plants his feet and looks to counter. IMO it should be Dodson who starts to score more with his broken rhythm and the fact that he will be willing to go first. He's worth a small shot at these dog odds I think.