Comments Thread For: Provodnikov: If Marquez Doesn't Fight Me - He's Afraid!

[Grimgash]

Marquez IS afraid. He went from being a legendary mexican warrior to a coward punk. It's all about the feelings nowadays with Juanita. I used to have such a respect for this guy back in the day, crazy how things change.

I agree once upon a time he was a great fighter. Now he's a diva who has wants to live off his KO against pac in his 4th try, and thinks he's a better welterweight or more marketable than he is. I'm frankly sick of him at this point.

[Hougigo]

Marquez doesn't look too far gone....but I wonder how he'll deal with relentless pressure at 41

[GeneralZod]

Marquez is an old dog, but he's still one of the most talented fighters today. I didn't think too much about this fight happening, not an awful idea but it is Juan's choice on if hes retiring or not.

[A-Wolf]

i honestly wish he'd shut up already. for someone who hasnt really achieved anything much he certainly has a high opinion of how other boxers view him.

Period. ..........

[SeekDaGreat]

I really enjoy what this guy brings to the table right now. He's a straight beast, and I really think there is some credibility to this statement. This guy is fearless and his potential opponents can sense that. I do believe that installs intimidation into potential opponents such as Marquez.

[richardt]

Marquez will be waiting for Bradley if it takes a lifetime.....

[Bigg Rigg]

All this fifth tithe talk at ww is dumb. Who's he fighting at 147 with a title??? Ya forgot he just lost to Bradley?? And he's fighting Pacquiao in April.

[AVDB]

100 billion says Ruslan wins if this fight ever happens????

[sergey.smith]

I would like to see this fight but Marquez don't want it. I think Marquez waits for Bradley.....

[john_uphold]

Ruslan is easy work for marquez an elite counter puncher like marquez will pick ruslan apart. Also add in the fact that ruslan cuts/swells extremely easy is a recipe for disaster.

Rios/Ruslan is the fight that needs to be made!

People would love to think Ruslan is a one dimensional fighter like Rios though, picturing Marquez easily picking him apart. Be sure to add in Ruslan's ability to force a fight, as well as the ability to shut off exits when forming your conclusion for this Marquez fight in particular. It will not come as a suprise if Ruslan stops Marquez. I do agree that Rios/Ruslan would probably be one of the most brutal fights ever, and would pick that fight over Marquez.