Comments Thread For: Provodnikov Jumps From Roach To Joel Diaz - Photos

[-MEGA-]

Im guessing postol first defense will be againt provo which explains the move since postol is also trained by roach. Interesting matchup

This is what I was thinking. But I thought Provo was moving to showtime. In fact, i think it says it in the article.

[robbyheartbaby]

Perfect combo, Provodnikov is one of the toughest and bravest bastards out there, hope he can get a couple big wins under his belt with Diaz.

[imperial1]

Well one thing is for certain Diaz will teach him how to move his head .

[HIGHNESS]

Wish he could teach Ruslan some defense.

[TLC8]

A Great Move For Provo!!! Diaz Was Opposite To See First Hand Provo's Beatdown Of TB

Good stuff! We'll see more of Provo I have a feeling. He is fun to watch. Guys ringside say Provos punches sound a whole lot different than others; throws hammers with both hands.

[BoxingJunkie]

Looks like Bradley's loss is Provonikov's gain. Can't see Bradley improving as a fighter under Teddy Atlas but I definitely can see Provo improving under Diaz.

When I first heard that Bradley was no longer with Diaz and is now with Teddy, I instantly knew this was all his wife's doing. Shame, he will regret it in the end.

[fredhopple]

Provo is just a russian club fighter a slow short robot

Come on! Provo is just a slow short non english speaking commie who is nothing short of being a club fighter with average skills looking for American cash to turn into russian rubles and make a living in America because Russia has nothing to offer anyone. Chrissie Algieri proved the slow easy to hit Provo is a club fighter. Roach basically dumped Provo who is going nowhere in boxing because of few skills and is so easy to hit and Provo's commie background as America hates commies.

[TLC8]

Looks like Bradley's loss is Provonikov's gain. Can't see Bradley improving as a fighter under Teddy Atlas but I definitely can see Provo improving under Diaz.

When I first heard that Bradley was no longer with Diaz and is now with Teddy, I instantly knew this was all his wife's doing. Shame, he will regret it in the end.

Ask Shane Mosley how that works out when the wife takes over and starts managing your career. Women leading in the household over the man, never goes well.

[TLC8]

Come on! Provo is just a slow short non english speaking commie who is nothing short of being a club fighter with average skills looking for American cash to turn into russian rubles and make a living in America because Russia has nothing to offer anyone. Chrissie Algieri proved the slow easy to hit Provo is a club fighter. Roach basically dumped Provo who is going nowhere in boxing because of few skills and is so easy to hit and Provo's commie background as America hates commies.

You're an illiterate.

[WesternChamp]

roach and provodnikov had zero chemistry, he didn't progress as a fighter at all

I think it has a lot to do with timing. It seems like every time Ruslan has a fight coming up and is training with Roach at the wild card, there's always another fighter there that is in a higher position than Ruslan so he gets push to the side. I think ruslan was in 2 title fight without Roach. I can understand where Ruslan is coming from but why go to Diaz? Maybe he felt he'll get more attention there?