Arum and his hipocracy: Provodnikov, and Chaves.

[El-blanco]

You know how it is bro. Ruslan is a legitimate threat whereas Diego is in close fights due to him fighting dirty. Everyone wants to fight guys who will safely lose. Diego is perfect for that.

[MasterPlan]

I'm pretty sure Chaves is not with Top Rank?

[SeekDaGreat]

Provodnikov was in the running to face Brook, it was either him or Chaves.

Provodnikov lost clearly to Algieri and Matthysse - both at 140lbs. Chaves was clearly the better choice.

It's not about Chaves being the better choice for Brook It's about Provodnikov being equally if not more successful in his career. Arum will talk up Chaves, but say Provo could not entice one single fighter in his stable? What's wrong with that picture?

[Dirk Diggler UK]

It's not about Chaves being the better choice for Brook It's about Provodnikov being equally if not more successful in his career. Arum will talk up Chaves, but say Provo could not entice one single fighter in his stable? What's wrong with that picture?

Provodnikov was given what was supposed to be showcase fight against Algieri and he got comfortably outboxed in his first title defence. If he'd have won that fight, he would have got Pacquaio. He only has himself to blame really.

I don't think Chaves has ever been given such an opportunity - he's always brought in as an opponent.