Did Marquez Duck Provodnikov?

[Rantcatrat]

I don't like the word "duck" either @Ron Swanson . I agree with you there. I shouldn't have used it. I'm sure Marquez would fight anyone. He's a warrior. Same with Adonis Stevenson. It's more accurate to say that Marquez decided to go an easier route for less money so that there was less risk of losing and he could maintain the prospect of another financially lucrative fight in the future.

On the other hand, we're boxing fans. I don't follow Stevenson and Marquez to admire their financial savvy. I watch boxing to see good fights with compelling story lines. I want to see the best fight the best.

Stevenson and Marquez avoided facing other boxers, whether it was a smart business decision or not, we aren't seeing them face the best. Surely, they benefit, but do boxing fans?

With Stevenson, it's a bit different too, because Stevenson-Kovalev was the fight to make at 175. At the end of 2013, when Fat Dan Rafael and the like were putting their lists of must-see fights for 2014, Stevenson-Kovalev topped the list. No one was really clamoring to see a Marquez-Provodnikov.

[FinitoElDinamita]

U wanna see provodkikov fight, just rewatch Marquez-diaz, marquez- katsidis, and Jandaeng..

Marquez has beaten many guys like em.. I wouldnt even watch it for free..

Id like to see marquez face good fighters.

[FinitoElDinamita]

As hard as it may be to believe, it is not all about the money to some fighters and Marquez is one of those very few. Look at his history. If money was his main objective, he wouldn't have turned down a rematch with Pacman for career high payday of 750k to face Chris john for 30k in Indonesia of all places. He was offered over 10 million for a fifth pacman bout but he doesn't even want that. Marquez is all about securing a legacy.

He's not fighting prov cuz he has everything to lose ( mileage on body ) and nothing to gain. Its that simple.

Alvarado and prov are apples and oranges despite the fact that one beat the other.

[Spicoli]

As hard as it may be to believe, it is not all about the money to some fighters and Marquez is one of those very few. Look at his history. If money was his main objective, he wouldn't have turned down a rematch with Pacman for career high payday of 750k to face Chris john for 30k in Indonesia of all places. He was offered over 10 million for a fifth pacman bout but he doesn't even want that. Marquez is all about securing a legacy.

He's not fighting prov cuz he has everything to lose ( mileage on body ) and nothing to gain. Its that simple.

Alvarado and prov are apples and oranges despite the fact that one beat the other.

I just don't think Alvarado does much for legacy bruv, but it will be a wider road to travel to decide his next fight to add to that. Its a smart move by Marquez, but even legends watch the bank account.