The Official Ruslan Provodnikov vs. Chris Algieri Master Discussion Thread.

[bojangles1987]

but ruslan beat alvarado who beat herrera who beat garcia ............................

doe

That's my game, best step away.

And Bradley beat Ruslan, so Bradley's still the best junior welterweight in the world. Cash cow Timmy, baby.

[The Problem Child]

This is the type of fight you do not bet on if you are Provodnikov fan / supporter.

It's a lose-lose situation, not much to gain financially / points wise, just like the fight itself in terms of significance. Too risky to bet on confidently considering Provo is not great at anything he goes but he is one of the toughest, most rugged fighters in the sport. And those characteristics are very determining in a sport that sometimes comes down to will and determination.

Algieri is a decent boxer, decent enough to keep an one dimensional tough guy at bay. A guy who is definitely hittable. However, it comes down to this... How will Algieri deal with Provodnikov type pressure? Taylor's pressure won't ever resemble Provodnikov's, then again most fighters do not pressure with the same relentlessness and willingness as Provo does. Another question is, is his power decent enough to keep Provo honest or will it encourage Provo to attack confidently?

Too many intangibles and variables in play to be able to bet on Provo decisively.

My prediction though, Algieri stays competitive through the first half of the fight winning some rounds despite getting hit clean a few times but ultimately breaks down and gets stopped by Provodnikov in the 7th round. I WOULD not be surprised at all though, if Algieri DOES last and wins a close UD tonight.

Neither scenario would shock or surprise me at all.

WAR PROVO THOUGH!!!!!! TO THE DEATH!!!!!!!

[Showtime..]

I would give EPIC props to Danny Garcia if he were to accept a Provodnikov fight for unification. I would also pick Prov to UD Lucas easy.

[-PBP-]

I think if Algeiri finishes the fight on his feet, he will win. But unfortunately for him he won't finish.

Algeiri has decent fundamentals. Good jab, picks his shots nicely, good movement, slips punches well, etc. Very well schooled. But he looks too mechanical. Let's see how disciplined he is when Ruslan tracks him down and makes him fight. Algieri seems to be a good boxer but I believe all of that will fall apart when Ruslan tracks him down and starts putting that leather on him.

Ruslan by late TKO while behind on points.

[Bushidō]

I think if Algeiri finishes the fight on his feet, he will win. But unfortunately for him he won't finish.

Algeiri has decent fundamentals. Good jab, picks his shots nicely, good movement, slips punches well, etc. Very well schooled. But he looks too mechanical. Let's see how disciplined he is when Ruslan tracks him down and makes him fight. Algieri seems to be a good boxer but I believe all of that will fall apart when Ruslan tracks him down and starts putting that leather on him.

Ruslan by late TKO while behind on points.

I got Algieri by decision. THink if he moves and boxes and works the body he can escape with a decision

[-MARKAVELLI-]

I got Algieri by decision. THink if he moves and boxes and works the body he can escape with a decision

My I billion that Prov will win... You take?

[-PBP-]

I got Algieri by decision. THink if he moves and boxes and works the body he can escape with a decision

That's not a bad pick at all. I wouldn't be surprised one bit to see Algeiri pull this off.

[RichCCFC]

Prov is overrated as ****

[Zano-24]

Can someone PM me a link?

[-PBP-]

Oh ****. I forgot they show the PPV replay. I've already seen Cotto/Martinez like 8 times.