Brandon Rios call out Provodnikov, who wins?

At what weight would this be? 140 or 147? Don't see Rios getting down to 140 easily anymore. See no reason for Provo to go to 147 just to make Rios happy either.
Even if it does happen Rios is just getting torn to shreds once again, possibly just as bad as vs Pacman (maybe worse).

Have Rios atleast get a win under his belt before he takes him on.

 

you have to love rios!! he is what boxing its all about...exitment!!

 

Provodnikov would stop Rios. He's just as durable as Brandon, but he hits a lot harder. Brandon should take an easy fight or two to get some wins under his belt. It's been a while...

 

Like YearZero said above. Going back to 140 will not do Rios any favors. Is Rios not suspended for a while since the positive PED test?

 

Love to see this i think it would be one of the most brutal and exciting fights of all time, genuinely it would be toe to toe from the first bell

 

Unlike Pacquiao, Ruslan will not show an OUNCE of mercy to this punching bag, I think Rios should watch his mouth unless he wants to get killed in the ring. I hope Rios doesn't continue to talk trash because provoking Provodnikov is a BAD idea period.

 

you really want brain damage, Rios?

 

:thumbsup couldn't have said it better myself.

 

this match up makes my mouth water

 

Mine too :yep

 

Will be another fight like when Ruslan fought Alverado. Only Mike can move his head and Rios don't so he's just a walking meat bag.

 

Would love to see it. I see a corner stoppage around 8-9 with rios slurring something to kellerman about not being a punching bag.

 

Rios takes a punch better than Alvarado. He hits as hard if not harder than Alvarado. His defense is just as good if not better than Alvarado's . The problem is he won't be fighting Alvarado. He will be fighting the BEAST! I think however that Rios would wear the Russian down and stop him in 10 rounds or less.

 

No.

 

I agree,I like Provodnikov but would rather see him fight someone with some skill like a rematch with Bradley or maybe JMM. Top rank is the problem he has to do 1 fight for Top rank and BOB only has Pac,rios,JMM,and Bradley
I would like to see Provodnikov switch to Showtime and fight some GBP fighters like Matthysse or Garcia
What is the point in seeing Rios get outgunned for a third time in a row?