Is Provonikov too mcuh of a risk for Pacquiao at this stage?
Is Ruslan too much of a puncher that Top Rank won't risk putting Manny in with him? No doubt in my mind Ruslan will catch Manny. The question is when he does, will Pacquiao be able to handle the shot? I'm not so sure. Provo inside the distance isn't a bad bet.
Re: Is Provonikov too mcuh of a risk for Pacquiao at this stage?
Pac would win but he would have to absorb a lot of shots in the process so its a risk he doesnt need to take..
Fighting prov is like taking a step back.. he has absolutely nothing to gain except for more mileage on his body..
Re: Is Provonikov too mcuh of a risk for Pacquiao at this stage?
Provod is probably my favorite current fighter, but Pacquiao has made his name beating plodders like that.
They've sparred a lot, and I think that would benefit the boxer moreso than the puncher.
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Prov would be perfect for Pac Man after he fights JMM or if he can not get Marquez.
Re: Is Provonikov too mcuh of a risk for Pacquiao at this stage?
Business wise, and as far as legacy and health are concerened , this fight makes no sense for Pacquiao..
He took a tuneup against Rios ( It was a tuneup ), and he's now conquered Bradley.. From here on out, Pac needs fights that'll add to his legacy ( even though his legacy has been sealed awhile back imo )..
Provobum belong in the ring with the likes of Danny Garcia, Lucas, Thurman and those guys.. Promotion issues aside.
How about avenging his loss too Herrera? lol He can't even beat an ESPN fighter, he sure as hell dont deserve to face Pacman.
Re: Is Provonikov too mcuh of a risk for Pacquiao at this stage?
I give Provo the literal punchers chance against any one at 140-147 and he is one of the few guys today that you might have to run over with a truck to make him have Evan a slight self doubt. He will burn fast but he is must see tv while we have him. Don't see a Manny fight likely with maybe the exception of Alvarado upsetting Mannys next payroll in Marquez. Depends on circumstances and "if" but Provo seems more lucrative than the second fresh of a beating from his sparring partner guy in a row to top your arch nemesis :cwm13: not sure that made sense at all. Yes I give him a live chance at hurting Manny but might be too much familiarity or mutual admiration and turn into a silent agreement type fight.
Re: Is Provonikov too mcuh of a risk for Pacquiao at this stage?
Good fan friendly fight but if I was Manny I wouldnt want to risk it with the amount gas in the tank left.
Re: Is Provonikov too mcuh of a risk for Pacquiao at this stage?
I'd much prefer Provodnikov-Matthysse.
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I'd much prefer Provodnikov-Matthysse.
Proper matchup.. Id pick Lucas to beat Prov's ass.. like tear his ass up
Re: Is Provonikov too mcuh of a risk for Pacquiao at this stage?
Provodnikov-Matthysse on the undercard of a Floyd fight would get HUGE numbers.
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Provodnikov-Matthysse on the undercard of a Floyd fight would get HUGE numbers.
Prov is a top rank fighter.
Re: Is Provonikov too mcuh of a risk for Pacquiao at this stage?
I disagree. Pacquiao looked a bit more tentative and he didn't look like he took a punch well. Marquez avoided Provo if we're honest and decided to fight the guy who Provo stopped instead, and there's a reason for that. Provonikov will have a puncher's chance but I think the current level Pacquiao is fighting at means that puncher's chance might be a decent chance. Also, everyone says if Bradley had chosen to box he could have boxed Provo's ears off, but no one gives credit to Provo for putting Bradley in the position to bang with him. I like the Provo-Pac fight personally.
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I disagree. Pacquiao looked a bit more tentative and he didn't look like he took a punch well. Marquez avoided Provo if we're honest and decided to fight the guy who Provo stopped instead, and there's a reason for that. Provonikov will have a puncher's chance but I think the current level Pacquiao is fighting at means that puncher's chance might be a decent chance. Also, everyone says if Bradley had chosen to box he could have boxed Provo's ears off, but no one gives credit to Provo for putting Bradley in the position to bang with him. I like the Provo-Pac fight personally.
This has to be one of the biggest teeth grinders for me in boxing. Fighters are not in there alone. Tides turn, cause & effect and game plans change for many reasons...one being you are concussed on 6 different occasions and you must survive on instinct and grit. The best laid plans often go...you know the rest.