Comments Thread For: Joel Diaz Excited By Early Progress With Provodnikov

[WesternChamp]

Joel Diaz was obviously hurt by being dumped by Bradley, The way Joel is acting is like when a chick gets dumped by an ex she goes with the dude who is the enemy of that ex, Ruslan might not be an enemy but he is a guy who beat the dog **** out of Bradley. And Joel is singing praises loud about Ruslan like how a chick tries to show off her new man hoping it hurts her ex that she is praising him so hard.

Prov went to Joel not the other way around. Mofos gotta eat too, so what should Diaz had done? Turn Ruslan away? Prov is fighting under Diaz now so what is he suppose to say? Put Ruslan down?

[gee73]

Prov went to Joel not the other way around. Mofos gotta eat too, so what should Diaz had done? Turn Ruslan away? Prov is fighting under Diaz now so what is he suppose to say? Put Ruslan down?

Yeah. What's important is, that Ruslan making a switch to Diaz was considered even before Bradley dropped Diaz. That has nothing to do with Bradley.



The switch is good for Ruslan. Just look at his last fights. He lost to Bradley with Roach in his corner, wins against Alvarado with Marvin Somodio in his corner while Roach is away training Pacquiao. Then the Algieri fight and Ruslan loses with Roach in his corner.... Ruslan and Roach didn't really work out so the change was needed. There was also an incident why Ruslan didn't want to work too close with Roach anymore.



Ruslan has one big problem: His body has problems handling punishment. Not in regards to pain, but physically. His body seems to "tire out" and has problems generating energy. Bradley didn't hit him hard but the volume gave his body problems to handle it, that's why he pissed black at the drug test (after the Matthysse fight as well). He reacts by throwing hooks instead of straight punches, because they are easier for him to get off. He really needs more defense and straighter punching.

[chirorickyp]

Big fan of Provo. I'm glad he can work on the not using his face as a form of defence to frustrate and tire his opponent. Looking forward to his next fight, always must see tv.