Thread: Matthysse vs. Provodnikov?!?

Quite simply, it COULD be the greatest fight of all time.

isnt it good that the whole board are mutually excited about a fight?

Originally Posted by erics44

isnt it good that the whole board are mutually excited about a fight?

Absolutely. First fight I'm staying up for in at least 12 months. Can't wait!

I think Prov is gonna put some sort of dent in Matthysse, so it's interesting to see how Matthysse fights back - smart or stupid.

I'm honestly banking on stupid. I think he's going to pot in this fight

Originally Posted by Master

I think Prov will get stopped, no way can he live with Matthysse's power.

One minute I'm sure that's the way it will happen, but the next minute I have doubts. It will be good whatever the outcome!

I keep going back and forth on this one. I think Matthyse's superior fire power and technical ability will be too much for Prov, but Prov is just such an unrelenting force I could also see him stopping Matthysse or wearing him down with his body attack.

It's gauranteed fireworks either way, if you're not excited about it you're not a boxing fan.

What a pity this great fight is being overlooked, this should be a barnstormer a last man standing
type of fight, a rock v sledgehammer will the hammer brake the rock, or will the rock be to tough.!

Ive got ruslan by round 8-10 TKO

Matthysse by late tko. Provodnikov gets stopped due to his face breaking up unless he can get to matthysse early.

Matthysse proved his power when he fought Peterson , Provodnikiv will come to him , I see a war for 4 rounds then Matthysse lowers the boom.
But I must say I don't remember a more exciting matchup for many years.The winner must fight Maidana , for another classic !!!!!!

Originally Posted by Dark Lord Al

Matthysse proved his power when he fought Peterson , Provodnikiv will come to him , I see a war for 4 rounds then Matthysse lowers the boom.
But I must say I don't remember a more exciting matchup for many years.The winner must fight Maidana , for another classic !!!!!!

Same way I see this going down. Not sure if the Maidana fight will ever happen now but they sure missed the boat when both Lucas and Maidana were at 140

How about a match up with Brandon Rios.?

Best fight of 2015 on paper.

Can't wait for world war 3. The action will put floyd vs pac to shame

Mathyse might be a little more tactically aware of the two and has the ability to adapt abit better. If he doesn't engage and uses the ring to walk ruslan onto shots that's his best chance. His power vs peterson looks even better now after last weekends fight between lamont & garcia

Having said I do think ruslan is mentally stronger. He will not take a backwards step but after Mathyses loses he's learnt he isn't indestructable. Provo gave tim Bradley the beating of his career and he was a top p4p fighter.

So hard to call but if ruslan doesn't mark up and gets stopped on damage I give him the edge as the man is relentless. Will not be denied

Leaning towards Prod here. He looks be each outing. I felt bad seeing him beat my favorite fighter Alvarado ( is he in jail yet) but he did it in impressive fighting. Lucas is the perfect fight for Prod style wise, I don't think Prod is happy unless he gets hit. Not saying it will be a blow out in any way but Prods skills are on the incline, I expect improved defence and refined offence and a more menacing come forward face. He certainly has one of the more terrifying expressions when he is coming at you. He scares me and I'm 3000 miles away from him. Damn this should be a good fight.