ruslan provodnikov vs lucas matthysse one word WOW

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  1. Punisher33

    Punisher33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ruslan can definitely win, he would just have to catch Lucas first and some how stay clear of anything big. I just think he will walk right it in to something big and he wont be able to recover from it.
     
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  2. alexthegreatmc

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

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    Tough to pick a winner but I'd favor Ruslan by TKO. Edit: I'm changing my stance to undecided.

    You sound like a 13 year old kid, seriously. :verysad
     
    alexthegreatmc, Jan 15, 2015
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  3. dannyboy147

    dannyboy147 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I like both fighters, hope this happens. I favor Matthysee big time here. Provodnikov is incredibly crude, Matthysee is a fantastic fighter and should put him away. Either way it should be a *******.
     
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  4. alexthegreatmc

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

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    I don't know their dimensions but I think Ruslan is shorter in all departments. Both men have power, if Matthysse can box and counter which he's done in the past fairly decent then I'd take Matthysse by decision or KO. This is a tough fight to call, could go either way.
     
    alexthegreatmc, Jan 15, 2015
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  5. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    What a fight this is. Backing Provo though. Never seen the lad get hurt or go down before...
     
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  6. Beenie

    Beenie Evolve already! Full Member

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    Both guys will walk into each others shots; Ruslan being a bit more vulnerable considering he uncompromisingly moves forward, and Matthysse's superior punching power.
     
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  7. Constable

    Constable Boxing Junkie banned

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    my point i like both guys and to be honest this fight is bad for both guys
     
    Constable, Jan 15, 2015
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    I take ruslan early rounds if he catches lucas. if it goes late the machine gets stronger and may get a stop.
     
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  9. alexthegreatmc

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

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    That's why I kind of favor Provo. Matthysse was down twice against Molina, shots that didn't even always land flush. Tough pick but I have a hard time seeing Ruslan losing this one. This is the type of opponent he needs. Matthysse doesn't box off of the back foot.
     
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    im hearing showtime date in March.. with Charlo vs Andrade co-main
     
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  11. Punisher33

    Punisher33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    No doubt, this is fight fans dream fight. You know your getting fireworks with this one.

    I think Lucas will, but Ruslan knows how to bode fighters into a war like he did to Bradley. I think either way Lucas can win, but he's better served counter punching Ruslan when he tries to dig to the body. He should go upstairs with a left hook. If Ruslan eats Lucas' best shots, then a war may pursue and Ruslan's body work will pay off late in the fight.

    I'm really excited for this one.
     
    Punisher33, Jan 15, 2015
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  12. kovalevtheGoat

    kovalevtheGoat The Chelyabinsk Machine banned Full Member

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    You still fighting TBA eddie? :bbb
     
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  13. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Provodnikov will get to Matthysse.
    I think Matthysse KOs him in a Molina type fight :bbb

    WAR!!!!!:fire:fire:fire:fire
     
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  14. Gneus7

    Gneus7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Great fight! I'm a fan of both. If I had to pick a winner I would say Matthysse because he seems to be more powerful and more skilled but sometimes that isn't enough so who knows...
     
    Gneus7, Jan 15, 2015
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  15. northpaw

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    Ruslan is crude, Matthysse isn't. That is the difference in this fight. Rusland only knows how to follow and you don't follow punchers. Especially when you block with your chin. Matthysse chops him down over 9 rounds.
     
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