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?

[Domiko]

Is this fight on boxnation got an email saying it was but cant see it on listings.....?

[bzkfn]

Is this fight on boxnation got an email saying it was but cant see it on listings.....?

It is and it's now on the listings. 1am tonight mate.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Loving the the little pat on the head! looool

[armyash]

I'm expecting a competitive fight, Bradley will more than likely win but I don't se him having it all his own way. I haven't seen the other guy fight but reading up on him he is a tough bastard and he looks in good shape.

[mrbig1]

Should be a great fight. I think the belt will change hands tonight.