Does Provodnikov have boxing skill?

[KickAzz]

Ruslan is a plodder with heavy hands. he was able to corner Bradley a few times, but I think Bradley wanted to trade so that doesn't really count. Ruslan needs to work on cutting off the ring and throwing more combos...

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Originally Posted by Mike Haynes

P'kov is bigger, stronger and faster than Maidana - with a better punch resistance (body and head). P-kov would either kill Alexander or Alexander would set the world record for most clinches in a 12 boxing match.

Bold statement. I actually believe Devon has been better at welterweight and i'm almost certain he'd put a thorough beating on Provodnicov.

But on the original subject, Ruslan is a skilled pressure fighter through and through. The only problem with him is his conditioning. Pressure fighters live and die by conditioning. If you're a pressure fighter that tires, you won't last long among the elite.

How did you make this assessment from him fighting Maidana and Bailey? Let's wait till he fights Brook, someone with actual skills, then see if he's better at WW or JWW.


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[MikeRo1972]

I don't think he's a plodder at all. He had his moments trapping Bradley on the ropes. A plodder can't do that. In addition he adjusted to Bradley's style multiple times. A plodder just comes forward and makes no adjustments. I do agree however that he needs to work on his defense. He is actually a pretty decent counter puncher when he commits to it. Lastly, a plodder usually throws wide looping shots. Ruslan throws short tight bombs. But I've been watching him for 2 years plus on ESPN.

[Cuauhtémoc1520]

Ruslan moved up. He acclamated to 147 well but I wouldn't say he's stronger than Maidana

Well he looked very strong at 147. He looked bigger than Bradley and I would say that he is stronger than Maidana.

Just my opinion.

[Verstyle]

I think Provonikov is more skilled inside than Maidana. If you look at his shots, especially the left hook and right hand, he throws them very nice and accurate.

His problem is that he doesn't move his head, doesn't use a jab on his way in and his defense is terrible. Let's remember, he was hit a lot by Bradley.

Maidana is now using his jab more but isn't as strong as Provonikov. He's a 140lber, where as the Russian is very strong at 147.

I hope you're not talking about Provonikov... that dude moved his head more than a prime Tyson vs Bradley. And Bradley threw A LOT. And his defense wasn't terrible in that fight; again, Bradley threw A LOT. You have to re-watch that fight again.

[shade darkar]

he isnt the best technically but he isnt crap either. he is better than maidana in my opinion. got some very good power aswell. will be watching his next fight anyway.

[Oxn]

Well he looked very strong at 147. He looked bigger than Bradley and I would say that he is stronger than Maidana.

Just my opinion.

I hope you're not talking about Provonikov... that dude moved his head more than a prime Tyson vs Bradley. And Bradley threw A LOT. And his defense wasn't terrible in that fight; again, Bradley threw A LOT. You have to re-watch that fight again.

he isnt the best technically but he isnt crap either. he is better than maidana in my opinion. got some very good power aswell. will be watching his next fight anyway.

Agree, agree, agree

[Kyoto]

not everyone who steps in the ring has skills

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I think you're harsh comparing Maidana to Ruslan. Maidana looks crude but he can box and has a lot of energy, if you watch the Soto-Karass fight you actually see Maidana showing decent skills.

Maidana was almost knocked out in that fight.

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That over hand right over Bradley's jab was every bit as skillful as Matthyses counter against Dallas jr