Would Ruslan Provodnikov be a cherry pick for Floyd?

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  • MGMGRAND
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    Would Ruslan Provodnikov be a cherry pick for Floyd?

    All the hype, power and heart talk I hear.

    Ruslan Provodnikov is NOT a official Top Rank fighter, I think he is only co promoted by TR, he should be added to the poll I think.
  • wiz1030
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    #2
    Nope. But Ruslan isn't a guy you just volunteer to fight, unless you're crazy/savage like Rios. Of course Floyd beats him, but that's not a problem he'd welcome at all.

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    • Jack Napier
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      #3
      he has a JWW title and pummeled Bradley at WW
      nothing wrong with Floyd fighting him
      he'd stand no chance, but it's a credible fight for Floyd
      no way it ever happens though

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      • BigAlexSand
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        A creditable opponent. Much more creditable now than Khan.
        If Floyd fights Khan, he is obviously looking for a KO.

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        • Derranged
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          Yea now considering he hasn't fought at WW yet. But perhaps after a few more fights depending on his caliber of opponents it would be more credible.

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          • The Surgeon
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            Its a fight Floyd would win easily but then almost all are right now and Provodnikov has the credentials to justify the fight.

            Id like to see him fight Manny or move up and fight Martinez/GGG but failing that I'd like to see him in with a dangerous young buck like Kieth Thurman

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            • BigAlexSand
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              #7
              Originally posted by Derranged
              Yea now considering he hasn't fought at WW yet. But perhaps after a few more fights depending on his caliber of opponents it would be more credible.
              I do believe the Bradley fight was at ww. And he embarrassed Bradley and made Bradley fight more than pac did.

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                #8
                Originally posted by BigAlexSand
                I do believe the Bradley fight was at ww. And he embarrassed Bradley and made Bradley fight more than pac did.
                You're right, boxrec says they both weighed in at 146 and a half.

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                • Foreign Soil
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                  It wouldn't be a cherry pick, Ruslan is pretty athletic to go along with his power. Provodnikov would pressure everyone around his weight class, even Mayweather, though Floyd wins a decision, Ruslan would take some rounds with his pressure.

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                  • Weebler I
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                    #10
                    Same as a Maidana fight, Floyd would be in full bicycle mode and Provo would be too slow to close the distance.

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