Matthysse vs. Provodnikov?!?

[Primo Carnera]

i dont think it will last the distance

I think Matthysse will knock him out, Prov wont hold like Garcia did, hell fight back and try and hit him harder

im excited about it

Yeah , he might knock him out, but I just think this Provodnikov guy absorbs loads of brutal punishment (and gives some out) and just keeps coming. He's never been stopped yet, but maybe he's never met someone who can bang like Matthysse. gonna be good though.

[Beanflicker]

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

[erics44]

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

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

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

[Rantcatrat]

Best fight of 2015 on paper.

[GAME]

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

[SlimTrae]

[walrus]

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.

[Spicoli]

Its great to have a big match where really I do not care who wins as both fully deserve bigger and better things. Not sure who the ref is but hope he got some sleep last night!! We know Provo can be boxed but one thing in question to me is what kinda shot does he take? Being hit by Algieri, Herrera and Bradley is being in a snowball fight compared to Matthysse. Enough thinking..RING THE BELL