Dan Rafael reported that Broner-Provodnikov is in negotiations. Who wins it?

[ea22]

From Chino to Porter to Provo.

It's official, Haymon is trying to merk AB.

Chino wasn't considered the favorite, in fact most thought his style didn't mesh well with Broner's

[John Locke]

Yeah, well neither is broner.

Prov steamrolls broner. Broners only chance at winning is stopping provs paper thin face on cuts/swelling which I can see happening.

Yeah AB isn't very good either but he has the tools to win this fight. For example I don't think he had the tools to beat Porter even at his best, but if he uses his feet in this fight, he'll win. Prov hasn't got quick feet like Porter, he's slow and very robotic.

It's a big if though, can he consistently use his feet for 12 rounds? Well he better cos if he loses this one his career is going to take 2-3 years to rebuild.

[bojangles1987]

LOL, I guess Haymon's fed up with Broner.

I don't think it's the complete smashing everyone will predict, but I'd definitely pick Ruslan to win. No matter how I imagine the fight, I can't figure out a way that Broner keeps Provodnikov away.

[SalimShady1212]

I wouldn't wanna bet on this but Ruslan is deceptively quick at closing distance and I don't think Broner's power will phase him. Do you really wanna lay on the ropes and try your lacking philly shell against Ruslan? The guy eats raw meat and milk and lights candles praying for your safety lol.

[Rip Chudd]

I'm gonna go out on a limb and pick AB by close decision. Prov just isn't very good.

Prov does good when he can hurt his opponents. If he can't hurt you in a round he isn't gonna win it.

[English Lion]

Broner so much hate and to be fair he deserves most of it, cause he acts like a ****head BUT you got to respect the fact that the guy fights anyone and everyone! Can't hate on that.

[Chrismart]

A pressure fighter, who can punch and has a good chin. Could be another nightmare match-up for Broner.

[M Bison]

I hope AB wins just for his own sake I don't wanna see him retire, I know he is desperate for cash and all but after getting schooled by Porter I ain't sure this is what he needs either way this fight will be good.

[bojangles1987]

LOL at giving Broner credit for fighting anyone. Bull****. If this fight happens, it is because Haymon is done with Broner's bull****, not because Broner's going around demanding the best.

Let's not forget that Broner/Porter was at a ridiculous catchweight. Don't act like he was all about fighting the best there.

[SalimShady1212]

Steve ( Hartford ) [via mobile]


What's next up for Broner?

Dan Rafael, King Fight Freak (12:12 PM)



I have heard that there is a possibility of a Novemberish fight with Provodnikov, who I am told is in discussions for a deal at Showtime. It's possible that fight could kick off a deal if a deal is made. We'll see.

Thanks for the source