Is Ruslan done?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by pacman24, Apr 19, 2015.


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  1. Dos Huevos

    Dos Huevos Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Provodnikov is better than Ward or Gatti ever were and nobody wanted them to go away. Boxing board denizens are some sad F'ers.
     
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  2. likeafire

    likeafire Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Hes so limited as a boxer. I cant see what the future is for him. Maybe mcdonalds like somebodys already mentioned
     
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  3. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    I don't think so.

    The Machine is just a very hard guy to beat. And he still was a fanny hair away from the victory.

    He has a good shot at beating Vargas and Broner.
     
    dinovelvet, Apr 19, 2015
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  4. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    Theres tons of great fights left for him.

    My concern is his health maybe he should retire. Hes proven all there is to prove.
     
    kirk, Apr 19, 2015
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  5. Goose

    Goose Russian oligarch Full Member

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    He needs to go up to 147. He did better against Bradley and that was at 147.
    Also he most definitely needs a better trainer, who is his trainer now? Roach has Pacquiao and Cotto, he wasnt even in Ruslan's corner.
     
    Goose, Apr 19, 2015
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  6. box4life11

    box4life11 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What rounds did you give ruslan
    Besides the 4,8,11,and maybe 12 ???!
     
    box4life11, Apr 19, 2015
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  7. JacK Rauber

    JacK Rauber Unbourboned by what has been Full Member

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    Marvin something, Roach's assistant. If Roach can't step away for 2 days to be in Provo's corner, he needs to find someone else. This Marvin wasn't saying anything of substance but, candidly, they had a bad game plan for him anyway.
     
    JacK Rauber, Apr 19, 2015
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  8. 1 Hitta Quitta

    1 Hitta Quitta Active Member Full Member

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    He has got to learn how to cut off the ring...period!! If he improved his jab and could could the ring off he would win. **** he almost won last night!
     
    1 Hitta Quitta, Apr 19, 2015
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  9. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    That's how I feel. He can absolutely compete with the best. He arguably defeated Algeri and he could have gotten draw last night by some. It's just his style takes such punishment I think he should reconsider a new career. Save his money and get out early.
     
    The Long Count, Apr 19, 2015
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  10. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think his flaws and limitations are out there and he has certainly been exposed

    That said you gotta walk through hell to beat him

    I think Ruslan can make a few tweaks and fix a few flaws

    All his losses have been close 3-4 being debatable

    A few adjustments here or there and those can be wins
     
    KO KIDD, Apr 19, 2015
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  11. QuadrupleG

    QuadrupleG MAZAFAKA Full Member

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    Only the last fight was a real loss. His previous 3 losses were very questionable. If he didn't get brain damage last night and his chin is still made of iron, he can continue .
     
    QuadrupleG, Apr 19, 2015
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  12. Leoh

    Leoh Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's not done but he can't go on like this. Either he needs to change his style and hire someone to improve his defenses, or he shouldn't fight anyone who punches harder than Algieri. If neither applies, then he should retire for his own well being.
     
    Leoh, Apr 19, 2015
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  13. slash

    slash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    reminds me of morales-pacquiao 1
     
    slash, Apr 19, 2015
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  14. kartog

    kartog Agent Smith Full Member

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    I'd love to see Provo-Rios/Provo-Maidana
     
    kartog, Apr 19, 2015
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  15. alexthegreatmc

    alexthegreatmc Sound logic and reason. You're welcome! Full Member

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    He's not elite, he's been exposed. Everyone has a weakness and his is quite evident now.
     
    alexthegreatmc, Apr 19, 2015
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