Comments Thread For: Tim Bradley-Provodnikov Close for 3/16, VADA Testing

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Welterweight titleholder Tim Bradley is close to finalizing a March 16th bout with Ruslan Provodnikov, sources have advised BoxingScene.com. A venue has not been determined, although Southern California is in play in terms of a locale. HBO will televise.
Bradley (29-0, 12 KOs), a former junior welterweight champion from Palm Springs, Calif., is coming off a controversial split decision victory over Manny Pacquiao where he suffered ligament damage in both feet. Provodnikov (22-1, 15 KOs), a native of Beryozovo, Russia, served as Pacquiao’s sparring partner for the Bradley clash and is on a five-bout winning streak.
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[ShoulderRoll]

So Bradley is fighting a 140 pounder?

[RSBonos]

Why is HBO buying this fight? Do they feel obligated to have a Bradley showcase?...i'm glad I no longer subscribe to HBO.

[Ray*]

Bradley staying at 147 or 140? Good to see him back though.

[ShoulderRoll]

Why is HBO buying this fight? Do they feel obligated to have a Bradley showcase?...i'm glad I no longer subscribe to HBO.

If they don't buy Bob Arum's crap fights he gets mad at them. Like he did with Showtime.

[SnakeVen0m]

Ok, I'm not excited for this fight, I would've loved to see him fight a WW. An Abregu rematch would've been ok too but he's been inactive for sometime and doesn't have many options. I think he did the smart thing, it's good that he gets some rounds in. Provodnikov will help him do that heis very durable.

[LacedUp]

Usually not very excited when Bradley announces his fights anyway - but this has to be the worst. Looks like he's looking to milk that belt as much as possible.

[AP♠]

Wow...Bradley's about to start a bum tour.He could of fought better opposition.

[rogdogx]

If they don't buy Bob Arum's crap fights he gets mad at them. Like he did with Showtime.

Arum needs HBO with his stable shrinking. He isn't on top of the game anymore. HBO could tell Bob to piss off.

[VirusTI]

Ruslan by TKO!!!