Timothy Bradley Jr. vs. Ruslan Provodnikov - Saturday night fight/chat thread

[Mars_ax]

This might actually be a good fight on HBO Saturday night. Provodnikov is a tough little Russian pug and Bradley "lost" his last fight to Pacquiao. I'd love to see Ruslan pull off the upset and win the WBO title.

March 16
At Carson, Calif. (HBO): Timothy Bradley Jr. vs. Ruslan Provodnikov, 12 rounds, for Bradley's WBO welterweight title; Jessie Vargas vs. Wale Omotosu, 10 rounds, welterweights; Andy Ruiz vs. Matthew Greer, 8 rounds, heavyweights; Jessie Magdaleno vs. Carlos Fulgencio, 8 rounds, junior featherweights.

As much as i'd love to see Provo win, i'll say Bradley wins a controversial SD.

[beenKOed]

This might actually be a good fight on HBO Saturday night. Provodnikov is a tough little Russian pug and Bradley "lost" his last fight to Pacquiao. I'd love to see Ruslan pull off the upset and win the WBO title.

March 16
At Carson, Calif. (HBO): Timothy Bradley Jr. vs. Ruslan Provodnikov, 12 rounds, for Bradley's WBO welterweight title; Jessie Vargas vs. Wale Omotosu, 10 rounds, welterweights; Andy Ruiz vs. Matthew Greer, 8 rounds, heavyweights; Jessie Magdaleno vs. Carlos Fulgencio, 8 rounds, junior featherweights.

As much as i'd love to see Provo win, i'll say Bradley wins a controversial SD.

Bradley by UD. Bradley is a fierce competitor and stays busy. Bradley is fast on his feet and has fast hands.
Provodnikov is tough, has better power, but is easy to hit.
Provodnikov says he coming straight ahead and throwing progressively harder punches.
Bradley says he's feeling good, hitting hard, and if a KO presents it's self he'll take it.
Should be a good show. I don't hold bad decisions against fighters but I hope Bradley does not win another iffy decision.

[bzkfn]

Do you think this fight will draw over 400 fans?

[Mars_ax]

Do you think this fight will draw over 400 fans?

Probably not too many casual fans @bzkfn , Bradley is not exactly exciting, and most fans have never heard of Provodnikov, but us hardcore fans will check it out. I wouldn't be surprised to see a pretty good crowd turn out in Carson, California for a fight that's being shown on HBO.

As far as fights go this shouldn't be too bad, I believe Provodnikov will test Bradley who isn't known for having a lot of power.

Freddie Roach discusses upcoming fight between Tim Bradley, Jr. and Ruslan Provodnikov:

[Silkeyjoe]

I'd say Bradley will have too much for him. Good undercard fight with Jessie Vargas v Wale Omotoso. Omotoso is a good strong welterweight. I'm not a big fan of Vargas. I could see an upset here

[Kirkland Laing]

Bradley on points followed by a Manny rematch. Rios wins again in a fortnight and fights Marquez.

[Rantcatrat]

Bradley on points followed by a Manny rematch. Rios wins again in a fortnight and fights Marquez.

The fight I would like to see is Marquez-Bradley. It would be worth more for Marquez's legacy and is a tougher out than Rios. I'm just not sure Marquez would take the fight. given the risk, unless the money was more than I expect it to be.

[Kirkland Laing]

Bradley on points followed by a Manny rematch. Rios wins again in a fortnight and fights Marquez.

The fight I would like to see is Marquez-Bradley. It would be worth more for Marquez's legacy and is a tougher out than Rios. I'm just not sure Marquez would take the fight. given the risk, unless the money was more than I expect it to be.

Maybe Arum does it that way but I'm guessing he does it the way I said. Manny gets a revenge win over a guy we know he can beat, Marquez beats Rios then Manny Marquez 5.

[Master]

Is this on TV in England?

[Mars_ax]

Is this on TV in England?

It should be @Master, but like 3:00 AM Sunday in the UK.

[Master]

Is this on TV in England?

It should be @Master, but like 3:00 AM Sunday in the UK.

If it is I assume Prime Time who no one has or Sky I think the fight is only worth ESPN FNF for me. I hope this is not PPV for you guys?

[Mars_ax]

Is this on TV in England?

It should be @Master, but like 3:00 AM Sunday in the UK.

If it is I assume Prime Time who no one has or Sky I think the fight is only worth ESPN FNF for me. I hope this is not PPV for you guys?

No sir, It would bomb on PPV, it's on regular HBO, If it was i'd be hunting a stream.

[Hulk]

Its neat that Roach is training Provodnicock, but I don't think he has a great chance in this one. He's #10 in the world fighting a guy who is #4 (behind Floyd, Marquez and Manny). That kind of disparity can make for a competitive fight, but rarely does the #10 contender prevail.

Provodnicock does have punching power and a vengeful, smart cornerman on his side.

[El Kabong]

As much as I hate to think it let alone type it out, I think Rios wears down Marquez and ends his career. Marquez was pushed to the limit by Juan Diaz in 2009....I think Rios is bigger & badder, I hate the little fucker but he's a good fighter.

I would like to see JMM or Rios vs Bradley, I don't think Ruslan has a chance vs him too slow, too stiff, too easy to hit.

[Master]

As much as I hate to think it let alone type it out, I think Rios wears down Marquez and ends his career. Marquez was pushed to the limit by Juan Diaz in 2009....I think Rios is bigger & badder, I hate the little fucker but he's a good fighter.

I would like to see JMM or Rios vs Bradley, I don't think Ruslan has a chance vs him too slow, too stiff, too easy to hit.

That would be a shame to see JMM lose to a cock like Rios only because he is old. Rios v Bradley would be good.