Ruslan Provodnikov vs Brandon Rios

[lefty]

Just watching the replay of the fight from last night and it got me thinking what a fight that would be!

[The Law]

Or Provodnikov v Maidana (or Matthyse if he moves up).

There's some cracking potential match ups at Welter.

[matko]

If provodnikov fights either of them next he will take 5 years off his career
what a fighter thou never took a backward step he is a stereotypical eastern European fighter forward with power in each hands great fight both need a deserved rest, the ending was similar to chavez vs Taylor had me on the edge of my seat !!
Roy was crazy think in round 11 saying Bradley couldn't be hurt now he had a fragile look about him as he was saying it, great fight thou wish provodnikov use his jab, feints and move his head more very strong

[MightyWarrior]

Yes I was reminded of Chavez/Taylor - but during the middle rounds. You had the flashy, skilled, super fast american, who could have made it easy, instead deciding to duke it out and go toe to toe with his much heavier punching opponent.
He was landing all the flashy combos, but like the great Mexican, the Russian was landing hugely damaging single shots all the time, chipping away at Bradley and doing serious damage.
I just hope Bradley comes back ok from this, unlike poor Meldrick Taylor. He won at least, which will hopefully make a big difference. Losing right at the end of that would be devastating beyond belief.

Rios v Prov ?? XXX rated - that would be fight of the year easy. But if I was with Rios, I'd keep him away from the Russian, unless he's getting a massive payday

[Andrew]

If I'm not mistaken there was talk of Rios and Provodnikov fighting for the vacant WBO light welterweight title as they were no1 and 2 in the rankings.

Would be an amazing fight.

[lefty]

Or Provodnikov v Maidana (or Matthyse if he moves up).

There's some cracking potential match ups at Welter.

Well I was thinking more Provodnikov vs rios because they're both promoted by top rank right? The who Golden boy/top rank feud might destroy hopes of the other fights happening unfortunately.

[palooka]

I'd not seen Ruslan box before; he can really fight; very strong and hard hitting. I thought he'd beaten Bradley. Hope his cuts heal well. Very good boxer to watch.

[IRLangmaid25]

I'd not seen Ruslan box before; he can really fight; very strong and hard hitting. I thought he'd beaten Bradley. Hope his cuts heal well. Very good boxer to watch.

I have seen him a few times on KOTV and I thought he is a fun fighter to watch. Not the most skillful but possesses a fair whack in his punches a great chin and huge pair of balls so he may or may not win a world title in the future but he is always worth watching.