Face off w/ Kellerman just ended with the two facing off being Mike Alvarado and Ruslan Providnikov. Good session with both guys respectful and humble, but mentally prepared for the task at hand. The one who looked the most calm and ready for a 'to the death' battle was the siberian. Mike alvarado is going to have to fight like he did in the 2nd rios fight or he will get KO'd. Ruslan indicating that titles and money mean less than being a people's champ. He fights for his people. Sounds like some mexican sh-t coming from a russian. If you don't like Ruslan Providnikov, you don't like boxing.
Right? That admission started off the session right. Ruslan might end up being the russian Gatti of this decade. I think the guy will KO mike and then maybe face the winner of Bradley/Marquez.
Prov a real fan friendly fighter, but he's way too limited. Has very good power loads up alittle too long and gasses out. Mike is going to use him for target practice and has underrated power. Bad style for Prov, but Prov-Rios?! Now THAT is a fight.
If Provo learns to pace himself better and adds some diversity to his punch selection, I can honestly see him stopping Alvarado in the first three rounds, as crazy as that sounds.
