Comments Thread For: Team Provodnikov Eyes Algieri Rematch, Neutral Venue

[bigjavi973]

Yeah, Algeri is such a wimp for eating cooked meat and not sniffing glue.

HITKIn idiot. Always contradicting himself in every post. I dont see how people had algieri win the fight. In the website, sweet science, a writer there by the name THOMAS HAUSER pointed out the following, which I completely agree,:

"Since then, the dcision has been widely criticized. I was among the early critics. On fight night, I scored the bout 116-111 (7-4-1 in rounds) for Provodnikov. After the fact, I learned that CompuBox recorded Algieri outlanding Provodnikov by a 288-205 margin. That didn't sway me. Further to that point, according to CompuBox, Algieri outlanded Provodnikov in every round but the twelfth (when Ruslan had a 13-to-11 margin). But "punches landed" aren't dispositive of scoring issues. This is professional boxing, not amateur competition. Like knockdowns, hard punches should be weighted more heavily than pitty-pats."

I couldn't agree more with the guy. I have never seen anyone win off of throwing feather punches all night and running away while doing it.

[parrish duke]

Firstly re watch the fight with the volume on, The HBO crew was very biased for Algiere, its funny how their unofficial judge had the fight a blowout for Ruslan. I picked Algiere to win because he can box his arse off and he is supremely conditioned, but I do not think he won - I thought at worst it was a draw. If HBO clouts this kid and not embrace Rigo then something is wrong here! I think a rematch is in order, Ruslan needs to jab in, and the man is only 5'4 give or take an inch. What we have to realize is, the Top Rank stable is grossly depleted HBO and Top Rank has to make/ create stars for Manny to face etc.. they feel Algiere can be a star, but why are they not putting forth the effort for Rigo ??

[Boxingscener]

Firstly re watch the fight with the volume on, The HBO crew was very biased for Algiere, its funny how their unofficial judge had the fight a blowout for Ruslan. I picked Algiere to win because he can box his arse off and he is supremely conditioned, but I do not think he won - I thought at worst it was a draw. If HBO clouts this kid and not embrace Rigo then something is wrong here! I think a rematch is in order, Ruslan needs to jab in, and the man is only 5'4 give or take an inch. What we have to realize is, the Top Rank stable is grossly depleted HBO and Top Rank has to make/ create stars for Manny to face etc.. they feel Algiere can be a star, but why are they not putting forth the effort for Rigo ??

are you serious? Lampley and Kellerman were all RUslans NUtts even tho he landed 1 or 2 punches a round.

[ChestRockwell]

This is getting embarrassing. He got outboxed. You could even see it in his expression when he was in his corner as the fight went on. He's embarrassed because he's been hyped up so hard and lost to a man who was virtually unknown. This is boxing. What did Provodnikov want? A light puncher to brawl with him and let him land hard shots all night? He's mad because he's got this reputation as a tough Russian who grew up hard and he got beat by a college boy. Life goes on.

[TLC8]

Not Embarrassing At All; Marquez Makes The Same Claim When He Loses A Decision

I think it's a great call. Immediate rematch and do it in Texas Stadium, Dallas. They're numbers were great the first fight thru, now avoid Vegas, and get this done in Dallas. Will make for a great rematch and watch he beatdown Provo puts on this guy this next time around.

[anonymous2.0]

I think it's a great call. Immediate rematch and do it in Texas Stadium, Dallas. They're numbers were great the first fight thru, now avoid Vegas, and get this done in Dallas. Will make for a great rematch and watch he beatdown Provo puts on this guy this next time around.

I don't think anyone should box in Texas, too many controversies in that state. Go to Atlantic City or something.

[C-SHO]

HITKIn idiot. Always contradicting himself in every post. I dont see how people had algieri win the fight. In the website, sweet science, a writer there by the name THOMAS HAUSER pointed out the following, which I completely agree,:

"Since then, the dcision has been widely criticized. I was among the early critics. On fight night, I scored the bout 116-111 (7-4-1 in rounds) for Provodnikov. After the fact, I learned that CompuBox recorded Algieri outlanding Provodnikov by a 288-205 margin. That didn't sway me. Further to that point, according to CompuBox, Algieri outlanded Provodnikov in every round but the twelfth (when Ruslan had a 13-to-11 margin). But "punches landed" aren't dispositive of scoring issues. This is professional boxing, not amateur competition. Like knockdowns, hard punches should be weighted more heavily than pitty-pats."

I couldn't agree more with the guy. I have never seen anyone win off of throwing feather punches all night and running away while doing it.

This guy is in denial.

[brickcityboxing]

Yea too many Russians in the Brooklyn area ... MSG this time so its fair to Algeri.

[LouIE G]

Algieri still beats him, just a bad style for provo to fight.

[LouIE G]

HITKIn idiot. Always contradicting himself in every post. I dont see how people had algieri win the fight. In the website, sweet science, a writer there by the name THOMAS HAUSER pointed out the following, which I completely agree,:

"Since then, the dcision has been widely criticized. I was among the early critics. On fight night, I scored the bout 116-111 (7-4-1 in rounds) for Provodnikov. After the fact, I learned that CompuBox recorded Algieri outlanding Provodnikov by a 288-205 margin. That didn't sway me. Further to that point, according to CompuBox, Algieri outlanded Provodnikov in every round but the twelfth (when Ruslan had a 13-to-11 margin). But "punches landed" aren't dispositive of scoring issues. This is professional boxing, not amateur competition. Like knockdowns, hard punches should be weighted more heavily than pitty-pats."

I couldn't agree more with the guy. I have never seen anyone win off of throwing feather punches all night and running away while doing it.

Malignaggi did it with broner, and alot of people thought broner lost that fight!