I really love this fight. More than just the obvious reason that both these guys love to hit, and get hit.
I think this is a 60/40 fight in Rios' favor. Provodnikov is has better technique than Rios from mid-range, and the outside. Rios just has great technique on the inside with his punches. Provonikov is more of a mid-range hooker/puncher type. He can also set up combinations off the jab, similar to how Alvarado was working RIos.
He is a very big 140 pounder - he's short, and compact as ****. His stamina, and toughness rival Rios'.
I think ultimately Rios will be too tough, and strong on the inside, but I expect a straight up WAR for 5-8 rounds, with Provo possibly even being up on the cards.
Anybody here think Provo will win?
I think this is a 60/40 fight in Rios' favor. Provodnikov is has better technique than Rios from mid-range, and the outside. Rios just has great technique on the inside with his punches. Provonikov is more of a mid-range hooker/puncher type. He can also set up combinations off the jab, similar to how Alvarado was working RIos.
He is a very big 140 pounder - he's short, and compact as ****. His stamina, and toughness rival Rios'.
I think ultimately Rios will be too tough, and strong on the inside, but I expect a straight up WAR for 5-8 rounds, with Provo possibly even being up on the cards.
Anybody here think Provo will win?
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