Provodnikov early in his career JESUS!!!!! this boy can hit

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  1. HEYPHILLIP

    HEYPHILLIP Member Full Member

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  2. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Stop overrating Provo by comparing him to Tyson.

    Mike was a once in a lifetime type talent.

    Provo is a tough guy with big power....... but he's not a special talent.
     
  3. ArtOWAR

    ArtOWAR Fartdawg Full Member

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    A cross between jack Johnson and Ivan Calderon he is.
     
  4. Villain

    Villain Active Member Full Member

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    Both fighters have/had come forward offensive minded styles and at least better than average chins. But that's about where the comparisons stop.

    Provo is a good wear-you-down pressure fighter with a better mental will and a really good work rate even when taking shots back.

    Tyson was a much more explosive puncher with far better speed and defense who looked to knock you out with nearly every punch. No intentions of wearing anyone down over rounds nor do I feel the mental will of a Provodnikov.
     
  5. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    tyson fought in a weak era and was beaten by A-level and several B level fighters. :deal
     
  6. freddieMaize

    freddieMaize Active Member Full Member

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    :huh STFU
     
  7. Ricky42791

    Ricky42791 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    good find. i'm a fan of provo but comparing him to Tyson...is a bit much lol
     
  8. youaintakiller

    youaintakiller Member Full Member

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    he is no mike tyson in terms of technique but he certainly does have power
     
  9. panchman69

    panchman69 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    provodnikov has a face only a mother can love
     
  10. rayhogan

    rayhogan Dont worry Pac, you wont Full Member

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    Lmfao @ Comparing prov to mike Tyson. Prov has pop and is great at coming forward putting the pressure but come on his style is not even close to Tyson. Tyson comes forward by ducking moving his head and would ko a fighter mostly in the 1st or 2nd round and will destroyed a fighter at anyway from left hooks, right hooks, straight right hand, body shots, uppercuts from either hands.
     
  11. rayhogan

    rayhogan Dont worry Pac, you wont Full Member

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    Prov reminds me more of a prime in shape Mayorga.
     
  12. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    that is a crude insult. PRovo can actually box, unlike Ricardo and Tyson
     
  13. Rob

    Rob Boxing Addict Full Member

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    All you guys having a go saying OP compared Provo to Tyson are a bit misguided.

    He said it reminded him of Tyson. Fair enough right. Pigeons remind me of Tyson but i
    ain't comparing them. Really don't think he was comparing their talent.

    Good wee fight though!