Matthysse and Provodnikov - a sad prediction

[frantic fighter]

Neither Matthysse or Provodnikov are "great" fighters, but they're more-than-okay fighters who are entertaining to watch. They're better than Gatti/Ward.

What has Ruslan done to prove that he is above the quality of those guys so far in his brief career?You are also contradicting yourself in the previous post you indicated that you weren't interested in the Gatti/Ward trilogy because they weren't great fighters,so is it only great fighters you watch or is it simply "more than okay fighters"

[-Antonio-]

Exactly. Humberto Soto had never been down before fighting Lucas and neither had Ajose. Matthysse loves a good iron chin.

Those guys don't compare to Prov. Not even close. Soto went from very good to average the more he moved up in weight. Prov will knock Matthysse out and lose to Rios in August.

Matthysse is a decent boxer. He still gets hit plenty. everyone he faces tags him. Prov will be too much.

[SalimShady1212]

Those guys don't compare to Prov. Not even close. Soto went from very good to average the more he moved up in weight. Prov will knock Matthysse out and lose to Rios in August.

Matthysse is a decent boxer. He still gets hit plenty. everyone he faces tags him. Prov will be too much.

Soto is 22-1 in his last 23 and chin wise he is up there. Didn't blink at Molina's best shots, Molina might be awful but he has power. And we will have to see the outcome, bet 7 mill on Provodnikov and Ill bet 7 mill for Matthysse?

[-Antonio-]

I don't care about these points. I bet real money. Not to say Matthysse doesn't have power, Soto's power isn't that impressive at the weight though.

[Tay Roc]

Matthysse took some pretty serious shots against molina. I don't think this fight can be as rigorous.

[SalimShady1212]

I don't care about these points. I bet real money. Not to say Matthysse doesn't have power, Soto's power isn't that impressive at the weight though.

No problem if you don't wanna, just wanted to give you a chance to double your points.

[Johnny Rubber]

Lucas is my favourite fighter due to his old school values and approach. Win or lose, He always brings it and has displayed a lot of heart.

I'm not a fan of 24/7 or face 2 face type programs, I miss the days when fighters had an air of mystery and Lucas is a throwback to that in some ways.

Anyway, back on topic They will both be in top shape physically, which limits the amount of progressive damage for a while. Both have a good chin and power. They also have a similar style, but I would argue that Lucas has the better overall skills..... I can't wait.

Matthysse via TKO round 7-10, but it could end with a single punch from either.

[califo]

I think Provodnikov's face is going to bust up.

[Dean_Razorback]

Those guys don't compare to Prov. Not even close. Soto went from very good to average the more he moved up in weight. Prov will knock Matthysse out and lose to Rios in August.

Matthysse is a decent boxer. He still gets hit plenty. everyone he faces tags him. Prov will be too much.

provo gets hit way more, and you can't let matthysse uses you as target practice, the fight is tough for both.