Wolves boss Kenny Jackett believes Boro are "the best side in the division in both boxes".
Jackett was left disappointed as his side were beaten 2-1 at the Riverside, with first-half goals from Jelle Vossen and Patrick Bamford setting the tone.
Bakary Sako hit back in the second half for the visitors, but Wolves' dismal record on Teesside continued - and they haven't won at Boro since April 1951.
After the match Jackett heaped praise on Boro, as Aitor Karanka's side kept their top two hopes alive.
"They are probably the best side in the division in both boxes," Jackett said.
"The start they made, we are disappointed with the goals against us but we showed a lot of character and spirit. It could have gone one of two ways but we fought back and until the end.
"It was Middlesbrough's night but that fighting spirit we put in is something we'll continue with and that we'll need.
"I wasn't surprised (by Boro's start). Bamford is a very good player and he was a handful for us tonight all the way through the game.
"But you know when you come to a club chasing the top like this then you know what the atmosphere is going to be like. It's a great game, one you want to play in and one you have to overcome.
"They are ruthless in both boxes. They maybe won't dominate possession like a Derby do. For large parts of it we were 60% possession there but it's what you do with it.
"They can break, they can close you down and get a shot in straight away. Although you'll have the possession, for you to get those opportunities and chances you have to work very hard."
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