If you had to bet money on this fight who would you pick Alvarado vs Provodnikov?

I'm taking Alvarado..

Tough call! Two evenly matched tough guys. I could see it either way, but slight edge to Ruslan.

I can't wait for this fight tomorrow. If Rado gets the win I get 500 bucks. Right now Provodnikov is in the lead in this poll 54% to 46%.

Unless Provo stops Alvarado early, I see him getting a mask of blood. Cuts stoppage

This fight is a hard one to tell but my gut feeling is Alvarado will take this fight. His ability to transition from fighting to boxing, (like he showed in rios-alvarado 2) will make the difference... But if he can transition and as long as he doesn't get pulled into a brawl. If he goes into the fight thinking he can rock Provodnikov, he will find guy has hands too... If this fights stays head-to-head, Provodnikov might just have this one!

leaning Alvarado. Who do you view as the better fighter at 140, Rios or Provodnikov?

leaning Alvarado.

Dumb move my Prov going back down, I think Alvarado will win with ease because of this. Provodnikov wasn't given much choice in the matter if he wanted a return bout on HBO.

Alvarado is way better, I expect him to win easily.

So Provodnikov is 58.97% Rado 41.03% in this poll.

im thinking provodnikov will win this, but not confident enough to put money on it.

Dumb move my Prov going back down, I think Alvarado will win with ease because of this.

I just think Provodnikov is a better fighter.

Alvarado by Decision..

FIght's at 140, Provo said before the bradley fight he'd have trouble going back to 140. Also, Provo cuts pretty easily, Bradley was able to cut him. Alvarado also learned his lesson of fighting close and moving instead from Rios. Alvarado might get rocked, but personally I see him moving around and cutting Provo halfway through taking a UD or a late stoppage...better SU than a prop. They'll most likely have the odds close for this one... but odds are in Alvarado's favor. Home, his weight class and knows this time around not to phonebooth but move. Don't know what people mean when they say Provo made Bradley fight in a phonebooth

Alvarado by decision OP. He learned his lesson from the first Rios fight....i.e. if you can box, don't stand in there with a banger who can hurt you.

I have Alvarado on a decision

I'd place my bet on Alvarado. I think he's a better boxer and he's learned from his first fight with Rios to not stand and trade with a stronger fighter. Alvarado UD

If your mate (or yourself) is actually planning to put money down on the fight there is a 'real betting' thread if you look around. Those are the guys who probably are best qualified to give you the kinda advice you're looking for. Just saying. http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=588967&highlight=betting There ya go. Done the work for ya...:beerchug:

I think people are underrating Provo's power punching, he isn't a soft puncher at all, and if he lands clean I reckon he'll put some running shoes on Alvarado. I'm certain Roach will have invested some good time in his fighter.