The Official: "Bud" Crawford vs "Siberian Rocky" Provodnikov Fight Discussion Thread

[SlySlickSmooth]

Jesus Christ.. I think Provodnikov gets ANNIHILATED against Bud It's not even funny how bad he would get outclassed. Ruslan starts following with his hands down by the second half of the fight and eats punches on the way in sometimes against lesser fighters.

Crawford beats everyone at 140 most likely. The biggest question mark for Crawford is a Postol fight which HBO/Arum didn't want to be talked about on air.

[ironmike2012]

This fight looks like an easy win for Crawford, but people counting out Provodnikov, he is a warrior, he will make any fight interesting.

Crawford looks great, but he got hurt by Gamboa, after dropping him and going for the kill. Also Crawford didn't stop Beltran, so he isn't going to stop Provodnikov.
Crawford by decision seems most likely, Provodnikov has a punchers chance, if he lands something big early (same as he did against Bradley) he could pull a rabbit out the hat.
Provodnikov has a chin, huge heart and power, would be a good test for Crawford (better than last fight).

[12TRIBEsRiSe]

all u have to do is box provo, not fight ******, and ull win, arum keepin it in house!!!!!!!

[LoadedWraps]

This fight looks like an easy win for Crawford, but people counting out Provodnikov, he is a warrior, he will make any fight interesting.

Crawford looks great, but he got hurt by Gamboa, after dropping him and going for the kill. Also Crawford didn't stop Beltran, so he isn't going to stop Provodnikov.
Crawford by decision seems most likely, Provodnikov has a punchers chance, if he lands something big early (same as he did against Bradley) he could pull a rabbit out the hat.
Provodnikov has a chin, huge heart and power, would be a good test for Crawford (better than last fight).

I agree. Ruslan is one dimensional but no pushover. He is dangerous. I favor Crawford, but Ruslan could land something big and put him in a world of hurt.

[Ray Corso]

Whom ever his managers are they should be horse whipped!
Lil' Rocky has no business in the ring with a guy like Crawford and Crawford benefits NOTHING by matching up against Rock!
If this is feed to the public it's a direct insult to the real boxing fan.
Lil' Rock is a crowd favorite and needs to matched evenly not as an "opponent".
He is easily a 10 round semi on a top shelf card who could carry a live show to the main event when matched accordingly.
Total mismatch that's never needed!
Ray

[LoadedWraps]

Whom ever his managers are they should be horse whipped!
Lil' Rocky has no business in the ring with a guy like Crawford and Crawford benefits NOTHING by matching up against Rock!
If this is feed to the public it's a direct insult to the real boxing fan.
Lil' Rock is a crowd favorite and needs to matched evenly not as an "opponent".
He is easily a 10 round semi on a top shelf card who could carry a live show to the main event when matched accordingly.
Total mismatch that's never needed!
Ray

I think you are underrating Ruslan, you hit the nail on the head describing him, but his heart, power, and chin will get him farther then being some club fighter served as fodder for prospects...

[BM dnobagaV]

Has Ruslan ever been blown out? Nope. Crawford may be special, but if he decides to do what Bradley did for one second, he's gonna be flying around the ring backwards.
Lucas hit Prov with so many bombs and only once was Ruslan ever hurt.

Also, Postol would absolutely wipe the floor with TC

[LoadedWraps]

Has Ruslan ever been blown out? Nope. Crawford may be special, but if he decides to do what Bradley did for one second, he's gonna be flying around the ring backwards.
Lucas hit Prov with so many bombs and only once was Ruslan ever hurt.

Also, Postol would absolutely wipe the floor with TC

Great post. I don't know about Postol (Only because I haven't given that fight much thought yet) but I think while limited, Ruslan is a tremendous fight for Crawford, people expecting him to walk through Ruslan might be in for a surprise.

[LoadedWraps]

Can't wait for this fight honestly.

[LoadedWraps]

WAR RUSLAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!