Juan Manuel López Rivera vs Ricardo Blandon
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Juan Manuel López Rivera
"Juanma"
44-6-2Ricardo Blandon
"Gemelo ("Twin")"
53-17-0Physical Comparison
Ricardo Blandon has the height edge at 170cm vs 165cm for Juan Manuel López Rivera — a 5cm difference that gives Blandon the ability to fight behind range.
The reach belongs to Ricardo Blandon — 183cm vs 175cm for Juan Manuel López Rivera, a 8cm advantage. Blandon can use this to maintain distance and work behind the jab.
This is a southpaw vs orthodox matchup — creating interesting angles and footwork dynamics. Juan Manuel López Rivera fighting from the southpaw stance often poses problems for orthodox fighters, particularly with the straight left hand and lead-foot positioning.
Record & Experience
Juan Manuel López Rivera brings a record of 44-6-2 across 52 professional bouts (85% win rate).Ricardo Blandon enters with 53-17-0 from 70 fights (76% win rate).
Ricardo Blandon has the experience edge with 70 bouts compared to 52 — that's 18 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
Key Factors
Rivera's Path to Victory
- • Trust the higher win rate (85% vs 76%)
- • Exploit southpaw angles against orthodox stance
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Blandon's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to fight at range
- • Greater professional experience (70 bouts)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Juan Manuel López Rivera vs Ricardo Blandon — FAQ
- What are Juan Manuel López Rivera's and Ricardo Blandon's records?
- Juan Manuel López Rivera is 44-6-2 (0 KOs). Ricardo Blandon is 53-17-0 (0 KOs).
- Who is taller — Juan Manuel López Rivera or Ricardo Blandon?
- Ricardo Blandon is taller at 170cm vs 165cm — a 5cm advantage.
- Who has the longer reach — Juan Manuel López Rivera or Ricardo Blandon?
- Ricardo Blandon has a longer reach at 183cm vs 175cm — a 8cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Both fighters share a 0% knockout rate — comparable finishing power.