Comments Thread For: Manager: I Believe Ruslan Provodnikov Should Not Return

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As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, former WBO (World Boxing Organization) junior welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov could potentially return to the ring again with a bout by the end of this year. Provodnikov's longtime manager, manager Vadim Kornilov, revealed the information to Tass.
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[emceetns]

As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, former WBO (World Boxing Organization) junior welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov could potentially return to the ring again with a bout by the end of this year. Provodnikov's longtime manager, manager Vadim Kornilov, revealed the information to Tass.
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I wouldn't mind seeing Provodnikov in against Marcos Maidana if they both return.

[HaymonzPlanet]

PUT PROVODNIKOV VS MAIDANA ON PBC/FOX! 2 MILLION VIEWERS GUARANTEED.... BOTH CAN RETIRE AFTER THAT!

[4truth]

No, just no!!

I enjoyed the hell out of his career but I don’t want to see him take anymore damage.

[observer]

I wouldn't mind seeing Provodnikov in against Marcos Maidana if they both return.

You should get a job as a matchmaker. Haven't thought about Maidana. Anticipation alone would make this fight worth it!

[BobLoblaw]

I think Ruslan has been watching Rocky IV in quarantine and now has a taste.

[mxtali]

P4P one of the best chins ever. He took over 300 punches from Lucas Matthysse and kept coming forward.

[Citizen Koba]

It's Ruslan's decision of course, but - especially given that he appears to be making a life outside of the sport - I'm inclined to agree with Kornilov here. Ruslan was a hugely entertaining slugger but his style inevitably ends up with him taking ridiculous amounts of damage and that shit's cumulative. Really, really wouldn't want to see the dude brain damaged or worse by taking one fight too many.

Thanks for the great fights, champ, but leave 'em hanging up.

[Ant1979]

Sluggers don't age well and he's not going to come back any better is he? There's a clear strategy that allows even the Molina's of this world to outbox him so what are his chances of beating someone of note, making this worthwhile?

After such a long layoff even the sparring would come as a massive shock to the system. You can't 'play' boxing, it's no place for an ageing warrior making a return. He beats nobody of note and I'd hate to see him beaten up by a prospect as a 'stepping stone.'

[emceetns]

You should get a job as a matchmaker. Haven't thought about Maidana. Anticipation alone would make this fight worth it!

Thanks, yeah I just figure that both are about the same age, two sluggers with a name coming out of retirement. Seems like an ideal matchup for both after being away so long.