I don't think anyone is defending JMM. If you were JMM, would you fight Prov - knowing that he'll end your career? Then compromise a lucrative Pac rematch? No. It is ducking, but it is also commonsense. There is a reason why no one wants a bar of Prov, it isn't just JMM.
Crap fight. If Provodnikov wants the big dogs at 147, he should remain relevant in that division by taking on Rios in a highly anticipated fight. What's the point of focusing on 140 just to fight the likes of Demarco for less exposure and most likely less money?
DeMarco? are you joking? is this the same demarco who fought broner at lightweight? he's going to move up to 140 and fight ruslan? ruslan will KO him