Comments Thread For: Provodnikov: Win over Castillo is First Step Back To Title

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BoxingScene.com caught up with former WBO junior welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov (23-3) who is only two days away from his fight against former light weight champion Jose Luis Castillo (66-12). The fight, which takes place in Moscow, will be Provodnikov's first fight in his native Russia since his unanimous decision victory over DeMarcus Corley in 2011.

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[Dean_Razorback]

Biggest joke fight of the year.

over salka??

[Caught Square]

He gonna beat him more impressively than Floyd doe.

[Crazylegs77]

Biggest joke fight of the year.

over salka??

Both are bad, but Castillo is beyond shot & shopworn.

[-Kev-]

over salka??

Yes. Salka is small, can't punch, and was rated very low. But he is not an old past prime fighter who had already quit a couple of times and has shown characteristics of just showing up for the check, starting after 2007. Which is what Castillo is.

Both are terrible fights that cannot be defended. But Nas Hamed coming back to fight at 126-130 is worse than fighting a #75 ranked SBW. Just cause JLC has a name and has been kept alive by fans since 2002 or whenever he first fought Floyd, doesn't make him better than some young, low ranked fighter.

[The Problem Child]

This is going to be a good fight contrary to popular belief, I think Castillo pulls a Morales and makes it a memorable war. WAR PROVO though!! Not his fault Bradley and Rios declined to fight him. They even called up Judah and Mosley before Castillo, both refused as well.

[jas]

over salka??

Agreed.
Salka fight was worse...he was ranked 77th in lower weight class vs lineal title holder

[calihomie818661]

#fightrios or #fightanyonewithapulse

[Catrin]

sr. Provodnikov why in the PHAKK are u fighting this old people?? so much talent at the 140 & 147 division to be fighting guys like Castillo who I hope don't get hurt vs you!!! its called media exposure CALL OUT EVERY SINGLE title holder from 140 to 147 put it out there on the media demand the fight look at what Lara did to canelo!!! learn from that call people out!@@!!!

[SouthPawHitman]

Biggest joke fight of the year.

No,I think Roy has fought this year.