Provodnikov VS Chris Algieri is set for 6/14

[p4pking]

Had never heard of this Algieri, I remember Arum saying he didn't believe Rios could make 140 though, which is pretty likely. Probably a look good first defence for Provo, he should be able to land a big fight if it goes that way.

[Rantcatrat]

Lundy would have been a more difficult fight, but this isn't horrible. Provo should have had the Marquez fight, but Marquez avoided it. As @p4pking said, from what I understand Rios couldn't make 140 safely anymore. I imagine Arum will look to match Provo with the winner of the Bradley-Pacquiao fight.

[FinitoElDinamita]

Lundy would have been a more difficult fight, but this isn't horrible. Provo should have had the Marquez fight, but Marquez avoided it. As @p4pking said, from what I understand Rios couldn't make 140 safely anymore. I imagine Arum will look to match Provo with the winner of the Bradley-Pacquiao fight.

Rios himself said he could easily make 140 for Provodnikov.. arum just didnt want to sacrafice his top fighters.. If Rios and Prov fought, one of them would never be the same and that's bad for Arum.

Marquez turned Prov down.. He didnt avoid bruh.. He shot it down ..

Marquez has nothing to gain by beating Prov.. his last goal in this sport is to be a 5th division mexican champ..

[Spicoli]

Algieri is a nice guy and a good story, decent enough but not a solid 'in between' game. He ear muffs and bends over inside or blows in the wind standing up. I think Provo is going to overwhelm him as it goes.