If you legitmately believe Provodnikov has a chance against Matthysse

[SalimShady1212]

Watch Tim Bradley's interview on sparring Matthysse, he said he hits harder than Ruslan by far and is hard to hit, underrated boxing skills and good ring IQ. Here's the link: http://********/bzCaDkFqwLY

[joesaiditstrue]

These are two fighters that like to go head to head. Provodnikov has more than a good chance at catching Matthysse and knocking him down or out. If John Molina Jr. was able to do it, Provodnikov can too. Matthysse is also 32 years old which is old for the lighter weight divisions and has more wear than Provodnikov who just turned 31. I think Provodnikov will be the bigger physically of the two and can wear down Matthysse and stop him.

how do you figure matthysse has more wear and tear than provo?

i think it's the opposite based on how ruslan's face looks in recent fights

whereas lucas was dropped a few times but never seriously hurt in any fight that i've seen

Watch Tim Bradley's interview on sparring Matthysse, he said he hits harder than Ruslan by far and is hard to hit, underrated boxing skills and good ring IQ. Here's the link: http://********/bzCaDkFqwLY

thanks for posting, he said lucas power is on another level than any other fighter he's faced, give credit to danny garcia for being able to take his power

[Butt stuff]

Then quit watching boxing or at least quit talking about it, because your ability to asses and break down fights is non existent.

NEVER criticise NSB's ability to asses. There are some fine asses on here which imo are up there between Iggy & JLo, such as my pert pair of peaches you mother****er.

[SalimShady1212]

[QUOTE=joesaiditstrue;15336058]how do you figure matthysse has more wear and tear than provo?

i think it's the opposite based on how ruslan's face looks in recent fights

whereas lucas was dropped a few times but never seriously hurt in any fight that i've seen [QUOTE]

Exactly instead of calling Lucas a hype job, we should give credit to Danny Garcia. Lucas is clearly the number 2 in the division. And by no means is any fight let alone a former world champion is easy.

[Caught Square]

I favour Matthysse but why do that 'if you think this you don't know boxing' thing?

That just shows a lack of open mindedness.

[Hype job]

Look at this Argentino bumsniff.

You been trashing Provodnikov and it looks like you and the rest of your crew are gonna eat some more crow like you did after Garcia.

[Hype job]

Lucas lost to Zab Judah and Devon Alexander.

Provo would shred those bums.

[Hype job]

Comparing Matthysse's success and Provos success as one in the same is why Provo is one of the biggest hype jobs in the sport.

Losing to Zab Judah and Devon Alexander and still being hyped to the moon is what I call a hype job.

[joesaiditstrue]

Lucas lost to Zab Judah and Devon Alexander.

Provo would shred those bums.

nah alexander would beat provo pretty easily, styles make fights

he lost to ****ing algieri, alexander despite being boring as ****, is a better version of algieri and is also southpaw

also saying with authority that lucas lost both of those fights just shows you're a shittroll alt account

[dan_cov]

I can't see it either but he can hit. Typically overrated because who his trainer is/who he spars with.

''He only losses to pure boxers'' there is more than one way to skin a cat and there is more than one way to beat any fighter let alone a highly limited brawler like Ruslan. In fact I've seen him lose two ways he got flat out outboxed by Algieri and got tooled in the pocket against Herrera.
What does he do better than Lucas? There answer is nothing.

Comes in in straight lines with no head movement, doesn't feint his way in, he has no jab at all, questionable stamina, cuts and swells just by someone looking at him. Recipe for disaster when fighting Lucas.

Hes not elite nor world class, hes a FNF level fighter.