Provodnikov is a poor man's Gatti(_)

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  1. the commentator

    the commentator Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Provodnikov's claim to fame is being able to soak up damage and still come forward, while throwing punches.
    But the dude just comes forward in straight lines, doesn't know what a jab is, doesn't utilize head movement, not to mention, he's flat footed...
    Gatti, the blood and guts brawler, would look like a master boxer against this dude╮(╯_╰)╭
     
  2. boxing_master

    boxing_master Loyal Member banned

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    ruslan hits harder and has a much better chin
     
  3. Manu Vatuvei

    Manu Vatuvei Active Member Full Member

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    Ruslan is more like a rich man's Ward imo. As with Ward, Gatti would be drawn into a war with a slower, less skilled opponent. However, Ruslan with his power would stop Gatti imo.
     
  4. Moanamchara

    Moanamchara Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yea but he can't judge distance, has no timing, no jab, can't cut off the ring, doesn't know how to work in a clinch or deny a clinch, can't set traps or avoid traps, can't adjust, he's pretty much loses all the big fights he participates in and thinks his mitt boy will win trainer of the year when he hasn't helped him develope anything. His corner was **** in the fight also.
     
  5. Kid Cincinnati

    Kid Cincinnati GOOD BOY NATION Full Member

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    I thought Gatti was a poor man's Gatti.

    Whatever. Hatton was definitely a poor man's Andre Ward.
     
  6. Thread Stealer

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    Everyone who fights in brutal fights seems to get compared to Gatti.

    Provo is coming up short against, but against better fighters. Bradley would have an easier time with Gatti than he did with Provo.

    Hatton was a considerably better fighter than Ward.
     
  7. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    Gatti wouldnt have made the finish line against Matthysse.
     
  8. boxing_master

    boxing_master Loyal Member banned

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    Gatti would of been knocked out by round 4 by matthysse
     
  9. Kid Cincinnati

    Kid Cincinnati GOOD BOY NATION Full Member

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    Andre Ward.
     
  10. Dos Huevos

    Dos Huevos Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Provodnikov would smash Gatti and he would also have the sense not to get himself killed in a hotel room by a Brazilian tranny unlike Gatti.
     
  11. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    Oh ok...makes much more sense now.
     
  12. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Lucas reminded me more of Gatti in that fight.
     
  13. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    Hatton is far better than Ward. Ward was a journeyman at best, Hatton sure as hell isn't. It's comical how idiots underrate Hatton is for losing to two P4P#1 fighters.
     
  14. box4life11

    box4life11 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    90 percent of guys would have been knocked out by Lucas last night.
     
  15. shoe

    shoe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    have to agree, the Roach gang hasn't done squat with Provo. cus d'amato would've made a killer out of him.