Algieri fought scared; didn't deserve to win

This was really Ruslan's fault, he blew this fight, Algieri did not win it. Algieri did not do anything special, by the 9th rd, he was dead tired, his punches were very weak and he kept retreating to the ropes. Ruslan on the other hand looked the same as when he fought Herrera. It is as if he did not learn a thing from Roach or he simply ignored Roach's instruction. He started off good, going to head and body, but by the 8th rd. he stopped going to the body, he never jabbed as Roach asked him to, never let loose the uppercut as Roach begged him too do. Roach told him he needed a ko, but he went out in the 2th with no desire or heart of a champion and he let Algieri just move around throwing punches with nothing on them in the 12th (the last 4 rds. too). Ruslan simply went head hunting after the 7th rd even then he was just throwing hooks over the head of Algieri. How he can throw hooks over Algieri's head is beyond me considering Algieri is 5 " taller. Ruslan has no ability to adjust so instead of ad******g he gives up.

This just simply shows Ruslan has 0 ability to overcome, adapt, and find a way to win like a champion would do. He simply followed Algieri around after the 7th rd, not throwing much, he looked hypnotized, just starring at Algieri. It was a very poor performance by Ruslan, and no it was not a coming out party for Algieri. He made many mistakes, staying on the ropes for example. Ruslan blew this fight all because he refused to learn and apply what he has been taught. I was very angry with his performance. That is the danger of building up the hype surrounding a fighter, Ruslan showed he is not deserving of such hype. Even though I am being hard on Ruslan I still thought he won, I had it 6 rds. each, Algieri winning the last 5 rds. but Ruslan 10-7 rd 1st rd. should of won him the fight. It just goes to show you if you are Russian from Siberia fighting against a blue eyed American from NY and fighting in NY you need to knock him out to win otherwise the blue-eyed American will get the decision.

As for Algieri I though he was ready for the taking from the 9th rd on. He looked exhausted and his punches had nothing on them, his jab went from a quick good jab from the beginning of the fight to a half hearted half extended arm punch from the 9th through rd 12. He was on the ropes plenty, and he was tired enough to where a real champion should of been able to take advantage, throw it into 6th gear and ko'd him. Believe me Algieri had nothing left even so Ruslan did absolutely nothing to capitalize on it. Algieri will lose in his 1st defense that is if he fights a decent top 10 guy. By the way Algieri's corner was down right obnoxious. Using the term "creep" or "creepin" in just about every sentence. I was wondering if 1 of the jersey shore cast members was his trainer. I am surprised he and his team did not have orange faces.

 

What fight were you watching ? Algeri was back peddling all night Ruslan's aggression was the reason he got on his bike .

 

There's a difference between back-pedalling and clinching as opposed to fighting off the back foot, which is what Algieri did. No smart boxer will come forward against a more powerful opponent because it's reckless. Fighting off the back foot and picking off your (in this case) plodding, come forward opponent with jabs and well-timed shots is the way to win a fight. People who can't see that and don't think a fighter deserves to win this way, don't really understand the science of boxing and would probably be better served watching a Butterbean highlight reel...

 

"Scared"??

you better don't watch *****weather or CoWard, then!

 

Its fair to say that the match could have gone either way. Algieri fought brilliantly of the back foot and had Provo doubting his plan of attack.. I myself had Provo slightly ahead but some of the rounds were so close that it was very difficult to decide the victor. I switch 2-3rounds and Algerieri wins it as well so my hats off to a well deserved win.

 

provodnikov is a guy who is known for his swollen face and cuts...and he looked totally unharmed after a 1000 punch were thrown at him!algieri didnt win ****!

 

How can it be a robbery with provo not landing in a lot of rounds, can you win rounds without lanidng punches

 

he landed in everyround stop it one of his left hook mean more then 25 of algiery pillow jab.

 

I had it 7-5 Alegeir but Provo did not fight well he wasint that aggressive he did not land many punches in lots of rounds, yeah a good left hook probably does but he didn land that anywhere near often,

 

Dude....and you call yourself a boxing fan??...you are putting down a boxer that gave it his all, dug deep deep...to win a hard fought battle....

The judges judged, and Algieri fought... And the chips felt where they did...


This is exactly the reason I left the Forum for the last 4-5 years....fools like this clown....

 

I'm not so sure you're understanding the concept of Ring Generalship. Back pedaling has nothing to do with it.

 

Respect to Algieri late start in boxing fighting in a small ring that favours his opponent more so than his style dropped in the first with a badly swollen eye he fights on to get the win.

 

Outwirjed and outkanded? :huh

 

His performance was nothing but inspirational!

 

I couldn't agree more