Comments Thread For: Provodnikov-Algieri/Marquez-Arroyo: Pre-Report Cards

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

By Cliff Rold - When a division is genuinely stacked, an inevitable bleed of talent occurs. 112 lbs. is genuinely stacked.

This weekend, we are starting to see the bleed. Former titlist Hernan “Tyson” Marquez, after stoppage losses in his two of his last five starts to Brian Viloria and Giovani Segura is taking his talents north. Flyweight is crowded, making fresh opportunities for titles harder to come by.

Jr. Bantamweight, or 115 lbs., is anything but crowded these days. Thus, a move north and a chance in an IBF eliminator to get back into a title picture. It might be on the undercard of Jorge Arce-Jorge Lacierva (BeIn Espanol, 12 AM EST/PST), but Marquez versus McJoe Arroyo is the real main event Saturday in Chiapas, Mexico.

There is no question about the main event on HBO Saturday night (10 PM EST/PST). Fresh off a narrow loss to then-WBO Welterweight titlist Timothy Bradley and winning the WBO Jr. Welterweight crown from Mike Alvarado, one of the premiere action stars in the game is ready for his first defense and first appearance of 2014. Can Ruslan Provodnikov maintain his momentum? [Click Here To Read More]

[BucaRican]

5'10 vs 5'6. WOW I hope PROVO is not living in the hype this could be a trap. I like PROVO. But Algieri looks Solid.

[Ringlife]

One of my buddies from work bet 1,000 dollars that Martinez would beat Cotto in a deal with this fight for another 1.000 dollars that Algieri would beat Provodnikov. Looks like my buddy will be 2.000 bucks in the whole or maybe not. I wouldn't bet against Provodnikov.

[john_uphold]

One of my buddies from work bet 1,000 dollars that Martinez would beat Cotto in a deal with this fight for another 1.000 dollars that Algieri would beat Provodnikov. Looks like my buddy will be 2.000 bucks in the whole or maybe not. I wouldn't bet against Provodnikov.

I wish I knew your buddy.. as for Algieri, there are too many factors that will come into play that aim at him losing. The guys attitude alone shows me where he is at mentally. Mentality in a fight with Prov needs to be pure determination and will like a Tim Bradley. The guy thinks he will simply box the shoes off Prov as he is a "master boxer". Can't wait to see how this fight turns out..

[Corelone]

Of course Tyson looked better over 112, he was in with lesser lights. Not saying that McJoe hasn't got problems, but those are more about fighting in Mexico. Marquez can't dance.

[crold1]

Of course Tyson looked better over 112, he was in with lesser lights. Not saying that McJoe hasn't got problems, but those are more about fighting in Mexico. Marquez can't dance.

Arroyo was fantastic. Impressed. 115 is a mostly bare cabinet. He could make a serious run. He and Cuadras down the road could be something.

[kiaba360]

Arroyo was fantastic. Impressed. 115 is a mostly bare cabinet. He could make a serious run. He and Cuadras down the road could be something.

Can't wait to watch the fight. Was it a clinic or competitive?

[crold1]

Can't wait to watch the fight. Was it a clinic or competitive?

Ass whipping.