Is JMM ducking Provo?

**.:: JSFD26 ::.** · 03-03-2014, 09:16 PM

No doubt. What does Alvarado bring to the table?

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**pacmanis1** · 03-03-2014, 09:26 PM

He's a legend so I won't dog him too hard but yeah, quack quack.

**1hittaquitta** · 03-03-2014, 09:27 PM

It definitely has the looks of it. Why would you want to fight the loser of that fight, when the winner is calling for you...

**twrx** · 03-03-2014, 09:31 PM

1.provodnikov wants to defend his title at 140
2. Jmm shouldnt have to go down to fight a nobody
3. Alvarado is mexican to it will sell more tickets being in l.a
4.jmm is coming of a loss and its a great stay busy see if I still got it fight

**The Problem Child** · 03-03-2014, 09:33 PM

I have given this some thought and yes there is no doubt he is avoiding Provo. HOWEVER, he should just be honest and say it like it is. It doesn't make sense at this stage in his career to fight a tough fighter as a warmup fight for a possible future title bout.

His intentions are clear, he wants that world title. He is 40 years old. He is trying to stay active until that chance presents itself again so I guess I can understand his decision making here. I just wish he would come out and explained it how it is.

**VAGAB0ND** · 03-03-2014, 09:50 PM

Did Manny Pacquiao duck Provodnikov?

If you didn't think Pacquiao was ducking Provodnikov then you shouldn't think Marquez is ducking him, period. Unless you're a Mexican hater of course.

**boliodogs** · 03-04-2014, 12:43 AM

I hate to say a great fighter who is over 40 is ducking somebody. He has had a great career and fought more than his share of good fighters and earned the right to pick his fights as he nears retirement. He must realize that a win over ex champion Alvarado is not nearly as impressive as a win over champion Provo who knocked Alvarado out. I think Marquez knows Alvarado is an easier, safer fight. Maybe at this stage of his career he does not want to be in a war every fight.

**ramses07** · 03-04-2014, 12:47 AM

i mean so did tim bradley, and pac man.

**J-champ** · 03-04-2014, 12:49 AM

Perhaps yes but it is a tough fight and Marquez has had alot of tough fights in a row. You can't blame him for taking it easy for a change.

Is JMM ducking Provo?