Mike Alvarado vs. Ruslan Provodnikov: Your thoughts & predictions?

[MisterHardtop]

What a fight that was last night, great stuff from both men. In my opinion, Ruslan was surprisingly up on the cards, he seemed to completely negate any of Alvarado's work, which isn't easy to do. Provodnikov proved last night that he is a world class operator. Bradley rematch? Or why not a fight with young Matthysse or Garcia, sadly network disputes may get in the way.

[bojangles1987]

What a fight that was last night, great stuff from both men. In my opinion, Ruslan was surprisingly up on the cards, he seemed to completely negate any of Alvarado's work, which isn't easy to do. Provodnikov proved last night that he is a world class operator. Bradley rematch? Or why not a fight with young Matthysse or Garcia, sadly network disputes may get in the way.

And easily up on the cards, too. Alvarado looked scared to death to punch most the fight. I guess Ruslan really hurt him in that first round.

[bojangles1987]

To be fair, Ruslan's not exactly Gennady Golovkin when it comes to cutting off the ring. Alvarado's not the slickest ever, but it wasn't expected he had to be.

I felt Alvarado was winning the fight easily until a big Provo punch that landed at the end of the 7th round (had him up 5-1, with 1 even at that point).

Damn, I had it 4-3 Ruslan after 7. Other than the 2nd and 3rd, he was doing all the eye-catching work.

[kiaba360]

I was really surprised at Ruslan when he went inside, and would turn Mike and try to land left hooks at the same time.. very smart. His defense could be sharpened up, but his fundamentals have certainly increased.

Alvarado was doing exactly what got him in trouble in the first Rios fight, but Provo took better advantage of it than Rios. His eye was swollen because of the several left hooks that Provo was landing on the inside. Mike wasn't adjusting his defensive stance quick enough and kept getting hit with the hook over and over.

[Sweet Pea 50]

Damn, I had it 4-3 Ruslan after 7. Other than the 2nd and 3rd, he was doing all the eye-catching work.

I had it 4-3 Alvarado, but with just about every round close.

Gave rounds 1, 4, and 5 to Provo.

Gave rounds 2, 3, 6, and 7 to Alvarado.

[Bushidō]

When I saw round 2 and 3. I knew Mike was going to lose. He was using his legs and there was just no way he would be able to go at that pace for 12 rounds. Ruslan effectively pressured him.

I don't think there is anyone in the game today that can pressure you like Ruslan

[Rome-By-Ko]

I had Alvarado up before the first KD..Prov really hurt Alvarado and he never recovered and lost all the rds after..Alvarado was a beaten man..

I was wrong about this fight,and I give full credit to Prov..Great fight last night..

[joesaiditstrue]

lmao, just looked at the poll

a ****load of Danny fanboys picked Alvarado

newsflash: boxers don't always win broz.

[joesaiditstrue]

When I saw round 2 and 3. I knew Mike was going to lose. He was using his legs and there was just no way he would be able to go at that pace for 12 rounds. Ruslan effectively pressured him.

I don't think there is anyone in the game today that can pressure you like Ruslan

can you imagine prime margarito vs this ruslan at 147? oh man

[Warrios]

lmao, just looked at the poll

a ****load of Danny fanboys picked Alvarado

newsflash: boxers don't always win broz.

poll is still open too, the rest of em will probably start picking prov by ko. i didn't vote for some reason, but i got posts saying prov by ko.