Comments Thread For: Provodnikov's Manager: If No Marquez, Pacquiao is Likely

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Ruslan's face always cuts and swells easy. Can't help but expect Pac would really mess it up. Honestly, I would expect the Rios fight but with more facial damage to Provodnikov than Rios had.

Damn it, the Bradley rematch should be happening.

Yeah. What makes the fight intriguing is if Provodnikov is able to land consistently on Pacquiao and possibly wear him down. But he's going to eat a lot of heavy leather in doing so. Ehh.

The Bradley rematch is probably the most competitive matchup for Pacquiao and maybe that's why they're reluctant to take it. But props to them if they do and IMO an impressive win over Bradley would be an excellent addition to Pacquiao's dossier.

[mrpizza-nd_beer]

Pac vs Prov is a boxing fan's wetdream however this is one of those fights I think has to marinate. At this point Pac wins easy shutout UD. And with that win nothing much was gained because again he was fed a fighter tailor made for his style. Prov proving his worth against a marquez, Rios, Porter, and rematch against bradley would boost his stock and confidence exponentially. Not only it will do gigantic PPV for Pac but provide a competitive fight.

For now, Pac v Bradley should be Team Pac's first priority.

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Ruslan gets too much credit for the Bradley fight. Bradley said BEFORE the fight that he had something to prove and that ppl say he cant **** so he was training to sit on his punches more etc. So he came in the fight with something to prove, that being that he can be an exciting toe to toe fighter and that he can hurt his opponents, contrary to what critics say about his lack of pop.

That's the only reason the Prov fight looked close. If bradley boxed him like he should have, he would have won much easier and would not have gotten roughed up. Pacman will not stand and trade recklessly like Timmy did, pac will be in and out and kill him with lateral movement and angle changes. Prov does not have the pedigree nor skill set to counter such a style as Pacman's, but he is great for the Alvarado's and Rios's of the world. Put him in a "fight" he can beat near anyone, but put him in a boxing match, not so impressive anymore.

[ironmt]

Ruslan gets too much credit for the Bradley fight. Bradley said BEFORE the fight that he had something to prove and that ppl say he cant **** so he was training to sit on his punches more etc. So he came in the fight with something to prove, that being that he can be an exciting toe to toe fighter and that he can hurt his opponents, contrary to what critics say about his lack of pop.

That's the only reason the Prov fight looked close. If bradley boxed him like he should have, he would have won much easier and would not have gotten roughed up. Pacman will not stand and trade recklessly like Timmy did, pac will be in and out and kill him with lateral movement and angle changes. Prov does not have the pedigree nor skill set to counter such a style as Pacman's, but he is great for the Alvarado's and Rios's of the world. Put him in a "fight" he can beat near anyone, but put him in a boxing match, not so impressive anymore.

I'm not sure that Bradley actually chose to exchange with Provodnikov. I think he got caught and was left with no choice but to go to war. You are correct, Pacquiao will not stand and trade, the same game plan that he used In the Rios fight will allow him to coast to an easy UD. As stated previously, this Is a everything to lose, nothing to gain fight for Pacquiao.

[bojangles1987]

I'm not sure that Bradley actually chose to exchange with Provodnikov. I think he got caught and was left with no choice but to go to war. You are correct, Pacquiao will not stand and trade, the same game plan that he used In the Rios fight will allow him to coast to an easy UD. As stated previously, this Is a everything to lose, nothing to gain fight for Pacquiao.

Bradley definitely chose to stand and trade when he shouldn't have. So many times he would land a punch or a few punches and, instead of backing away, he would sit inside.

[The Big Dunn]

Pac vs Prov is a boxing fan's wetdream however this is one of those fights I think has to marinate. At this point Pac wins easy shutout UD. And with that win nothing much was gained because again he was fed a fighter tailor made for his style. Prov proving his worth against a marquez, Rios, Porter, and rematch against bradley would boost his stock and confidence exponentially. Not only it will do gigantic PPV for Pac but provide a competitive fight.

For now, Pac v Bradley should be Team Pac's first priority.

Why do we need to see a rematch of a fight clearly won by manny, fight provodnikov . Its frsh its new and provodnikov just won his last fight.

[mrpizza-nd_beer]

Why do we need to see a rematch of a fight clearly won by manny, fight provodnikov . Its frsh its new and provodnikov just won his last fight.

Because Prov doesn't have yet the mental toughness, confidence, and skillset belief in himself at this point in time. Throw him in another few wins he'll be better and you have a better fight. Plus they might not be friends 2 or 3 fights from now.

But you know what? If Prov gets a hold of Floyd, I think one short blow from Prov it's good night for little birdie.

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But you know what? If Prov gets a hold of Floyd, I think one short blow from Prov it's good night for little birdie.

New Year's Eve is over. You should probably stop drinking now.