Provodnikov: Bob Arum and Dunkin are blocking the Rios fight

[Dr Rumack]

And not to mention, I think Uncle Bob legitimately feels that Rios can't make 140 (and I don't think he can either)

Yeah I think it's perfectly reasonable to not think Rios can make 140 after the Pacquiao fight. But it's certainly possible that this is a convenient truth for Arum n the circumstances. Those circumstances being Top Rank's small talent pool in the welterweight neighbourhood.

What else can you do with Rios though? He won't be a credible opponent for the winner of Pac-Bradley, or even the loser to be honest. Would Marquez fight him? I guess the rubber match with Alvarado must be what they're thinking about.

[-MAKAVELLI-]

Yeah I think it's perfectly reasonable to not think Rios can make 140 after the Pacquiao fight. But it's certainly possible that this is a convenient truth for Arum n the circumstances. Those circumstances being Top Rank's small talent pool in the welterweight neighbourhood.

What else can you do with Rios though? He won't be a credible opponent for the winner of Pac-Bradley, or even the loser to be honest. Would Marquez fight him? I guess the rubber match with Alvarado must be what they're thinking about.

if that happens then forget Al Haymon...Bob Arum would have gotten Rios, after losing to Alvarado, a Manny AND Marquez fight...now THAT is some ****

[HeroBando]

And not to mention, I think Uncle Bob legitimately feels that Rios can't make 140 (and I don't think he can either)

No doubt. Rios kept insisting he could make weight for Murray and Abril, came in looking like death and still couldnt make it

[Bigg Rigg]

pretty much this...Rios, whether we like it or not, is a name in boxing...an 0-3 skid would change that and Arum and Dunkin probably aren't ready to completely cash him out yet

Exactly! He needs a win bad right about now. Fighting Ruslan right now isn't smart. They're just looking out for him and themselves too Ofcourse. Lol

[FrankieClutch]

Yeah I think it's perfectly reasonable to not think Rios can make 140 after the Pacquiao fight. But it's certainly possible that this is a convenient truth for Arum n the circumstances. Those circumstances being Top Rank's small talent pool in the welterweight neighbourhood.

What else can you do with Rios though? He won't be a credible opponent for the winner of Pac-Bradley, or even the loser to be honest. Would Marquez fight him? I guess the rubber match with Alvarado must be what they're thinking about.

Right, that was my train of thought. He barely made 147, what the hell makes anyone think that he can make 140 in healthy fashion?

And to the bolded, I think that's exactly what's in store. Win, lose, or draw against Marquez I think Alvarado vs Rios 3 is happening

[FrankieClutch]

No doubt. Rios kept insisting he could make weight for Murray and Abril, came in looking like death and still couldnt make it

Rios is full of **** lol, he barely made 47 for the Pac fight.

[ShoulderRoll]

Lies! Bob Arum would never block a fight from happening

He wants to let it marinate doe.

[Chiboxing123]

Jesus.what the hell is going on in boxing. First all the bs with al Haymon and now top rank is blocking this match which has foty written all over it. What's going on with mikey Garcia as well? Gb and showtime are giving us bs fights while hbo and top rank have forgotten that there in the boxing buiz

[Weebler I]

If Provodnikov was actually a part of Top Rank they (meaning Top Rank) would probably sacrifice Rios who appears on the slide but they only have that 1 option on Ruslan so why sacrifice a useful guy like Rios for that.

Dunkin is his manager so he obviously wants to get his man back on track, so I get where he is coming from.

Rios might win? Ruslan is the favourite but the outcome of this bout is far from certain, imo it's a 55-45 fight and a potential FOTY.

What's the alternative plan for Rios, let him knock over a can then rematch him with Alvarado? I doubt Bradley or Marquez would be interested in fighting him.

[MaskedMurderer]

This is contrary to previous released statement from Ruslan Team.