Comments Thread For: Provodnikov-Matthysse HBO Bound, Network Matches Offer

[Pac=Duran]

So excited for this fight.

The best possible action fight in boxing. The winner will probably fight Pac in another block buster. HBO is all over the competition.

[Dr Rumack]

The best possible action fight in boxing. The winner will probably fight Pac in another block buster. HBO is all over the competition.

Yeah they need to promote the shit out of this fight. It has the potential to be something incredible.

[bojangles1987]

Holy ****, this fight is actually happening? Noice.

[Ringlife]

This is way I watch this sport,two explosive power puncher's facing each other, this is one bad a## match up at 140.

[yoshimotor]

Showtime put on 4 shows in December 2014.

Beyond that, Showtime works with a guy with access to over 160 fighters directly, and more indirectly, while also having a the budget committed to put on fight cards.

if you honestly think that Showtime can't manage 2 cards a month, you're a clown.

Oh I'm not saying Showtime couldn't show 27 to 39 cards this year. I'm just saying they won't. Big Al does have a huge stable of fighters to showcase but he also has to supply fights for NBC, Spike and now ESPN in addition to Showtime. GBP doesn't have too many fighters left to put on Showtime plus they are also in bed with HBO...as the Lucas-Provo will end up there if it happens.

Believe me, I would be the happiest clown around if your assertion comes true and we get 30-some fight cards this year on Sho. You can call me Bozo.

But in the meantime, the clock is ticking and I don't think Showtime has any fights scheduled this year other than the Wilder and Ivan Redkach cards seen earlier. Floyd, whoever he fights will make 3. And then 25 to 30 something more? I seriously doubt it. Come Dec. 31st, will see who will be wearing them big ass Bozo shoes. I bet it won't be me.

[jas]

Thank god for that

Mauro ranallo is a garbage commentator

I'm cringing at the thought of him calling a Floyd PAC fight

[El Angel]

Could be a legendary war. Warthysse!!

[Class Act]

Sources with knowledge of the negotiations have advised BoxingScene.com that HBO will secure the mouth watering junior welterweight collision between Lucas Matthysse (36-3, 34KOs) and Ruslan Provodnikov (24-3, 17KOs). The target date is March 28th, The venue has yet to be finalized, with the StubHub Center in Carson and the MGM Grand in Las Vegas being considered.

It's gonna be a WAR!