Lucas Matthysse v Ruslan Provodnikov

Matthysse wins this one handily imo. Although I love watching Provodnikov, everything about him is overrated, especially his power. He's not this monster people think he is. Matthysse hits harder and is a better all-round fighter.

Matthysse would win

I guarantee Ruslan gets KO'd. Guarantee it. Ruslan won't move around the ring.

Matthysse in the most entertaining fight in the last several years.

Ruslan. Just because I feel he can take more punishment. And he's much bigger.

I have to ride with Prov..It's going to be a war..

I would love to see this one !!! Normally I'd pay close attention to where the fight is being held... Who's got the crowd and judges (Looks up to the sky and winces.) But this one should NOT go the distance !!! Lucas has better overall skills and the experience factor points more to him than Ruslan.... He also has good power.... But Ruslan was being hit all night long by Bradley's best and was never hurt... (Should have won that one with a better gas tank.) Ruslan has a little better power, great chin and more aggression.... Not to mention, tremendous confidence right now.... Lucas might be doubting himself a little bit for the first time in his career... Danny Garcia took Lucas's power quite well.... While Bradley said Ruslan gave him a concussion... I'll go with Ruslan provided he has the wind (Sadly, not a given) to pressure Lucas throughout.... If the wind is not there than neither is the victory, I'd go with Lucas in that case.

would pick Lucas to win this Ruslan has his spots of being inactive and resting Lucas is more consistent and doesn't throw as much Lucas' body attack could be crucial in this too he doesn't get much credit for having some polish w/ his power these guys would go to war, Lucas takes a tough UD get this stupid cold war over with already

That's one hell of a fight and too close for me to pick a winner. They are two of my favorites and they really come to fight. Neither man has a reverse gear.

Matthysse deals with him fairly easily. Find it hard to believe that a guy who nearly decapitated Tim Bradley would get dealt with "fairly easily" by anybody.

Matthysse, better boxer with better legs.

I give a slight edge to Prov, but nothing would surprise me in this one. Another cold war fight that likey won't happen

Given their fighting styles, Ruslan can put on a show and force a stoppage. Matthysse is known for his power but looked weak against Garcia punch for punch, never phasing Garcia. Ruslan does not have near the skills of Garcia, but he is relentless with his power punches and Matthysse is not defensively sound. Ruslan by stoppage

Very interesting fight....tough call....probably the best fight that can be made at 140 and it's a very relevant fight....those fights are normally 50-50....thats how I feel about this fight....I slightly and I mean slightly favor Lucas....have Swift fight Lamont the same night in a different venue and let the winners link up for ultimate supremacy....that would be mad cool!!

Will never happen unfortunately. Matthysse=showtime Ruslan=HBO

I would favor Provodnikov, but this fight is not possible due to boxing politcs so it is just a dream for now.

please boxing gods make it happen! And when the **** is matthysse gonna fight again and against who, his options are pretty limited

Matthysse takes it. Its a case of too much power vs not enough defense. Provodnikov gets his face messed up in this fight. Provodnikov also has great power but Matthysse has better defense in my opinion to deal with it. Great fight though ..... i'd pay to see it

Lucas takes it in my opinion. He can box and got the power to hurt and possibly knockout Provodnikov but never underestimate Ruslans chin, heart and will to win. This fight has all the elements of being the perfect war! If the fight happens - Lucas via UD.

I think Provodnikov takes it, he's bigger and stronger and may even hit harder.Lucas is a better boxer though and has better footwork. It's a tough call but I'd put money on Prov