You guys are really overrating this guys boxing ability. He's not ready for Ortiz/Cotto/Alvarez Let him get some legitimate wins under his belt. He damaged Bradley because Bradley went out there trading with him. When Bradley went back to boxing he had no answer. Alvarado is a C+ fighter. Dont ruin a young talent by overhyping him too early.
Provodnikov beats the **** out of Ortiz, loses a decision to Cotto at 154, and gets KOed against Alvarez
I'd pick Provodnikov over Ortiz (too many question marks with him right now). I would not ever pick Provodnikov over Alvarez nor Cotto. Size is not to ignore there.
ortiz doesnt have it mentally to hang with provo. the language barrier would prevent ortiz from attempting to hug and kiss his way out of it. he quits around 6-7. cotto depends on the weight. this version of cotto could def box his way to some clear cut rounds but i dunno if he can keep the guy off him all fight. alvarez is too big. even provo's country's superior potassium won't win him that fight.
provodnikov is to small for them guys. i read another comment somewhere some guy saying how BIG provodnikov was. he's like 5' 6''. with some short ass arms. he is very comfy at 140. and probably going to stay for a while since a lot of people, myself included, think he can clear that division after he beats the next TR victim. arum has an option and then he jumps to GB. all the guys you mentioned are at least 3 inches taller than him and much bigger guys all around. they could just jab him to death. although if he caught ortiz or cotto flush they would get rocked. alvarez way to big for him.