Ruslan Provodnikov vs Lucas Matthysse - Vacant WBO 140 Title - Who Wins?

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  1. Local Stigmatic

    Local Stigmatic Active Member Full Member

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    It looks like the WBO 140 title currently held by Chris Algieri will become vacant due to Algieri fighting Manny Pacquiao next for the WBO 147 title.

    This will mean the WBO ranked 1 and 2 will fight for the Vacant belt. The current Number 1 is Lucas Matthysse and the Number 2 is Ruslan Provodnikov.

    It looks like this fight will happen in the early part of 2015 and is the main reason Provodnikov chose such a safe fight against Jose Castillo rather then risk a World title shot next year against a tougher opponent.

    Ruslan Provodnikov vs Lucas Matthysse will be a WAR but the question is WHO WINS?

    Before the Matthysse-John Molina fight i probably would have gone for Matthysse winning but now i think Provodnikov would slowly break Lucas down and stop him by around the 10th round.

    What are your thoughts about this mouth watering fight?
     
    Local Stigmatic, Nov 2, 2014
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  2. killerD

    killerD Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't know man the world might explode if these two meet in the ring.Im leaning toward provo lucas has looked like he's there for the taking.
     
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  3. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    This would be a great fight for the fans but I can almost guarantee some bull**** will get in the way of making this happen.
     
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  4. Nonito Smoak

    Nonito Smoak Ioka>Lomo, sorry my dudes Full Member

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    Matthysse, far superior and more proven time and time again.
     
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  5. killerD

    killerD Boxing Addict Full Member

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    matthysse isn't far superior to ruslan his best win is peterson.matthysse isn't a master boxer he wont be hard to find for ruslan.this fight will come down to who has the greater will.matthysse has looked really shaky recently even talked about retiring.I think ruslan beats him right now.
     
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  6. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Agreed.
     
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  7. Gneus7

    Gneus7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Would be a hell of a fight. Both come forward, both have power, both can be hit, both can take a shot but anybody can be hurt/stopped. Impossible to predict a winner imo
     
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  8. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Matthysse would KO Ruslan in a very unpleasant but damn exciting match
     
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  9. killerD

    killerD Boxing Addict Full Member

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    really??? ruslan's chin seems more solid to me I expect matthysse to be the one knocked out.the fight would be very pleasant you sissy.
     
    killerD, Nov 2, 2014
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  10. killerD

    killerD Boxing Addict Full Member

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    all true but has ruslan ever been really hurt or dropped?I do remember him getting slightly hurt by a body shot from jaugerui on espn a while back.
     
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  11. The_Destroyer

    The_Destroyer Active Member Full Member

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    hell of a fight, its hard to decide but maybe both of them will score knockdowns but i'll go for Provo TKO
     
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  12. JAB5239

    JAB5239 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    There should be a poll option about the fans being the real winners here.
     
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  13. Gneus7

    Gneus7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't know of him ever being dropped or properly hurt but I don't think he has fought anyone who hits like Matthysse. I have little doubt that either guy could hurt or stop the other if they land clean shots.
     
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  14. killerD

    killerD Boxing Addict Full Member

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    ruslan took alverado's shots like they were nothing alverado is a big puncher. matthysse hits harder by how much who knows.both guys will land cleanly on each other that's for sure.
     
    killerD, Nov 2, 2014
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  15. Kid Cincinnati

    Kid Cincinnati GOOD BOY NATION Full Member

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    Favoring Rusty at the moment. Less skill but tougher. Siberian deer hearts > chimichurri.
     
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