Press Scores for Provodnikov vs. Algieri. Interesting.

http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/latest/feature/ruslan-provodnikov-deserved-decision-over-chris-algieri-say-54-per-cent-of-boxing-media I hope this hasn't been posted yet. A schooling, right? Most press members thought Provodnikov deserved to retain his title and unlike fans, these people are supposed to be unbiased. Media Scores: Jim Watt (Sky TV) : 114-112 Provodnikov Nigel Collins (ESPN FNF) : 114-112 Provodnikov Anthony Largar (BadLeftHook) : 118-108 Provodnikov John A MacDonald (Livefight) : 114-112 Algieri Steve Adams Jnr (PunchperfectPugilism) : 114-113 Provodnkov Pugulistic News : 115-113 Provodnikov Phil D Jay (***************) : 114-112 Algieri Kurt Ward (************) : 115-111 Provodnikov John Evans (LiveFight) : 114-113 Algieri FirstClassBoxing : 114-112 Provodnikov Boxtalk : 114-112 Algieri Steve Weisfeld (HBO Boxing) : 117-109 Provodnikov Scott Christ (BadLeftHook) : 114-112 Algieri Dan Rafael (ESPN) : 115-111 Provodnikov Ciaran Shanks (Irvine Times) : 115-111 Algieri Boxscorecard : 114-113 Algieri Tim Starks (QueensberryRules) : 115-111 Provodnikov Daniel Vano (***************) : 114-113 Algieri Bob Mee (Sky TV) : 115-111 Provodnikov John J Raspanti (DogHouseBoxing) : 115-111 Provodnikov Adam Abramowitz (Saturday Night Boxing) : 116-110 Provodnikov Nathan Orr (Top Class Boxing) : 113-113 Draw *** Boxing Socialist : 113-113 Draw *** John Wharton (KCC Boxing Show) : 114-113 Algieri Instant Boxing : 114-112 Algieri Boxing.com : 115-111 Algieri Rich Marotta (KFI Radio) : 113-112 Provodnikov Asian Boxing : 114-113 Provodnikov Matt Mojica (The Fight Source) : 114-112 Provodnikov Victor M Salazar (ThaBoxingVoice) : 113-113 Draw *** Andy Paterson (************) : 114-112 Algieri Kevin McRae (BleacherReport) : 114-112 Provodnikov The Boxing Tribune : 119-107 Provodnikov 3 More Rounds : 114-112 Provodniko Nathan Fogg: 114-112 Algieri

Comments (20)

Makunouchi6517

Watched the fight thrice and base on my unbias eyes it could have been provo 114-112. It seems like provo landed significant shots and he was the champion on the fight. It ain't a robbery like the dsg vs herera fight. It is bad judging or home cooked :boxing:

11y ago

deanrw

When I watched the fight the first time, I had it a draw. When I rewatched it, I had Provo winning by 2 points. It was weird, Algieri seemed to frustrate Provo, but he was really not landing much. He won half the rounds for showing a lot of spirit, but Provo also earned his half of the rounds. Both were missing a lot, but I think many got to cheering Algieri on after suffering the damage he did early.

11y ago

ddeg10

I really don't understand what the debate here is. Provodnikov looked ordinary in there, and got his ears boxed off by a guy who the general public had never heard of prior to the bout. Algieri deserves credit - Provodnikov gave himself away in the post fight interview, stating he'd rather fight someone who will stand in front of him. Algieri boxed very well and Provodnikov looked extremely confused on how to approach him. The 114-112 card was perfect.

11y ago

boxing_maniac

I had Provodnikov up 114-112

11y ago

fceeviper

How is anybody supposed to take this seriously when you've got scorecards like this... Anthony Largar (BadLeftHook) : 118-108 Provodnikov Steve Weisfeld (HBO Boxing) : 117-109 Provodnikov Adam Abramowitz (Saturday Night Boxing) : 116-110 Provodnikov The Boxing Tribune : 119-107 Provodnikov Hahaha wow!! I think these guys were drunk while scoring the fight. :smashfrea

11y ago

BennyST

To be the champ you have to BEAT the champ Pretty much everyone is saying it was a close fight. Did Algeiri do enough to BEAT Prov after getting dropped twice? No way Really? Did Pac do enough to beat the champion in Marquez II? No. It was a much closer fight than this one, so by your own definition, Pac couldn't have won it.

11y ago

Loquesan

Didn't say Provo lost every round except the 1st. Why don't you go read that again and get back at me. You didn't indeed. Algieri said he was seeing well until the eighth round.

11y ago

Bushbaby

If Algieri won every round except the first, how do you explain the press scores? Are they all bitter Provodnikov fans? They have to be impartial if they want to stay credible. Didn't say Provo lost every round except the 1st. Why don't you go read that again and get back at me.

11y ago

Loquesan

Still bitterness abound ey?! Provo was damn near (lucky) to have landed that big shot in round 1. Because if it wasn't for the damage he caused in that round, he may very well have not won any. If Algieri won every round except the first, how do you explain the press scores? Are they all bitter Provodnikov fans? They have to be impartial if they want to stay credible.

11y ago

Dr_Rumack

I think it just demonstrates the importance of volume yet again. Algieri looked to be controlling the pattern of the fight and he threw a huge volume of punches. I had it narrowly for Provodnikov but it's not hard to see why the judges would have liked Algieri. Algieri has decent snap on his shots too. He's not just a pitty-pat merchant. The point about Ruslan scoring all the best shots is well taken though. He probably landed the best shot in every round.

11y ago

Mr_Philadel

I scored it for Provo.....I give Chris props for going 11 rounds with one eye but IMO the champ did enough to retain

11y ago

Da_Boxer

To be the champ you have to BEAT the champ Pretty much everyone is saying it was a close fight. Did Algeiri do enough to BEAT Prov after getting dropped twice? No way i missed your post, good point and i agree you have to beat the champ. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android

11y ago

Da_Boxer

as you can see it could have gone either way. im a Provo fan, yet i saw Algeri walk out with the victory. Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android

11y ago

PBP

To be the champ you have to BEAT the champ Pretty much everyone is saying it was a close fight. Did Algeiri do enough to BEAT Prov after getting dropped twice? No way He beat the champ. He won 8 rounds.

11y ago

Bushbaby

Still bitterness abound ey?! Provo was damn near (lucky) to have landed that big shot in round 1. Because if it wasn't for the damage he caused in that round, he may very well have not won any.

11y ago

Greed

To be the champ you have to BEAT the champ Pretty much everyone is saying it was a close fight. Did Algeiri do enough to BEAT Prov after getting dropped twice? No way You beat the champ, by winning the fight like usual, which is by winning rounds. The champ doesn't get extra points for being the champ and the challenger shouldn't have to win in any specific manner. Algieri outboxed him and again highlighted all of Ruslan's flaws. Deserved the win and deserved the belt

11y ago

Check_hooks

To be the champ you have to BEAT the champ Pretty much everyone is saying it was a close fight. Did Algeiri do enough to BEAT Prov after getting dropped twice? No way

11y ago

Loquesan

TS, I disagree with you. I dont care who anyone thinks won but 2 of the judges had it 114-112 and nearly all these scores are on board with that either way. It was just a close fight so I personally didnt care who got the W. Basically, Im saying that these scores dont prove to me that most think Provo won or they definitely dont prove that he was robbed. It just says that it was a close fight that couldve gone either way, especially sans he knockdowns I shouldn't have said "most". My mistake. The point I was trying to make is that it was a close fight and it wouldn't have been a robbery, or even controversial, if Provodnikov had retained his title. I just feel that boxing fans here didn't give him a fair shake because they were too eager to see a "one-dimensional brawler" get exposed and call him a hypejob. As you said the press scores show us that the fight could have gone either way.

11y ago

PACnPBFsuck

When did Evil Abed become media? The Phantom has been doing it for a while, remember when he used to post everything like Hougigho does now, I guess he gets paid now.

11y ago

DLT

11y ago