Rios vs. Provodnikov prediction/thoughts/analysis thread

[UglyPug]

I really love this fight. More than just the obvious reason that both these guys love to hit, and get hit.

I think this is a 60/40 fight in Rios' favor. Provodnikov is has better technique than Rios from mid-range, and the outside. Rios just has great technique on the inside with his punches. Provonikov is more of a mid-range hooker/puncher type. He can also set up combinations off the jab, similar to how Alvarado was working RIos.

He is a very big 140 pounder - he's short, and compact as ****. His stamina, and toughness rival Rios'.


I think ultimately Rios will be too tough, and strong on the inside, but I expect a straight up WAR for 5-8 rounds, with Provo possibly even being up on the cards.


Anybody here think Provo will win?

[revs1227]

another foty canidate but rios wins early 5 or 6

[Hougigo]

Bam Bam Bangs

[piojo del norte]

Damn Rios is facing the toughest fights one after another.

[BoxingGenius27]

I agree.

I like this fight. It's actually a very close fight. I wouldn't be surprised if Provodnikov pulled it off.

[pugilistprophet1994]

Rios wins by TKO in 7. Provodnikov starts strong but gets dragged into a slugfest in about the 3rd round and comes up on the wrong end.

[puga]

good fight but bam bam shines again imo...he beats everyone with similar style as him including mathysse imo....he's just that tough

[Doctor_Tenma]

This is not a close or competitive fight, Rios destroys him.

[BoxingGenius27]

This is not a close or competitive fight, Rios destroys him.

Lol why so?

Break it down for us.

[Southpawology]

Provondkov is a tough customer but I got rios winning a stoppage in mid/late rounds. I dont think this fight will happen though, I really think arum is gonna pull the trigger and make rios vs pac in april