Pac needs to win to install some confidence in his game (since the Marquez KO), and he needs to produce some ppv figures to barter with... (You know where that leads too..)
Provodnikov - relentless!
Provodnikov will beat Rios into submission. Tough as Rios is, I think Provodnikov will stop him in 10 in a war of attrition. Rios is tough. Provodnikov is tougher. He nearly knocked "Lucky Charms" Bradley out. It's sad because I don't even think Rios should be put in against Provodnikov after the beatings he has taken in recent fights.
This just shows what a low-life snake Bob Arum is. If he cared one ounce about Rios' safety, he wouldn't make this fight. He'd be better off fighting Bradley. It would be less risk for more money. If he's going to take a beating he might as well get paid for his efforts.
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Speaking of KaBighead, I think Pacquiao is foolish for taking that fight. It's not like he has a choice. If Bob tells him to fight his mother she better duck.
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Sure, Bradley was given a "gift" decision over him. But Pacquiao has nothing to prove by fighting Bradley again. It's clear that he can't stop Bradley, despite the fact that Bradley can't punch hard enough to break an egg. However, the likely outcome is another decision that is deservedly closer than the first fight. The result is another close and questionable decision for Bradley.
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It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see what happened the first time. Knowing that a lot of people stand to make a lot of money if Pacquiao ever fights Mayweather, I believe that someone, somewhere wanted to weaken the negotiating power of one of them in order to make the fight. It was easier to "job" Pacquiao than Mayweather because Floyd had a much stronger hold on negotiations.
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The other problem is that I don't think Pacquiao can motivate himself to fight anyone besides Mayweather. Another Bradley fight serves no more purpose than the 4th Marquez fight served or even a 5th Marquez would.
I hope I'm wrong but I see Pacquiao getting jobbed again. For some reason, somebody up there likes KaBighead.
I think Pacquiao wins again, but I find this rematch interesting. I do believe Pacquiao clearly won the first time but he performed horribly.
Rios and Provodnikov are an example of why I'm not a fan of brawling. There is no art to it. It's just 2 idiots taking meaningless punishment and for what? A paycheck?
Anyway, I think Provodnikov wins.
I picked Bradley to win the first won and thought he lost pretty bad. I can see it going either way but if PAC beats Bradley then he'd regain big leverage for a Floyd fight cause once again PAC would likely be a top 3 P4P if he wins.
As for Rios-Ruslan thats a mismatch IMO, Rusan rag-dolls Rios. If theres anyone in boxing who needs a tune up its Rios. Damn this kid has been getting consecutive beatings at that young age.
Tired of recycled opponent. Tired of rematches. I will keep my money in the bank and pass on this match up between Bradley and Pacquiao. I hope Bob Arum loss money on this fight for shoving it on our azz.
Have mercy on Rios. This fighter have been on a lot of war and to pair him against Provo only means that the promoter doesn't care about the welfare of his fighter.
I am on the loss of word on these.
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An article said it is not a done deal yet but negotiation is going on. I believe it is for Bradley's purse since the last time I read an article, he was asking for $10M. I am still hopeful for a Floyd/Manny fight.
If Manny fights the way he did against Rios, TB has no chance. I'd go with Rios over Provo. Provo still lacks experience on the big stage.
Provodnikov TKO 6 over Rios
Manny SD Bradley
Actually looking foward to the Manny-Bradley rematch. I think Manny is back and Bradley won my respect in the Provodnikov fight.
Provodnikov-Rios is more of a joke than Maywether-Khan. Rios has lost his last 2 fights and is not the same caliber of a fighter as Provodnikov. Hbo needs to get some talent in the ring Provodnikov, because he is screaming PPV star.
Bradley is really the natural choice for Pacquiao. But Arum had to first project the names of Juan Manuel Marquez and Ruslan Provodnikov as his next likely foe to make this final choice palatable to Pacquiao fans who are sick and plain tired of the Marquez rehashes and are worried of the Russian's ponderous punching power. I was hoping for the Bradley rematch to enable Pacquiao to settle matters with the American who took his WBO title in a controversial fashion back in June 2012.
I am apt to question the Provodnikov-Rios match-up though. I can't see Ruslan boosting his stock by taking on and beating a guy who has lost his last two bouts, the last so one-sided that it is open to question especially in the light of him being caught with trace of illegal substance in the post-fight tests. I have no doubt about the capabilities of Ruslan and his desire and determination to win and improve further his standing vis a vis the pro boxing elites, But I am apt to question Rios's given his showing versus Pacquiao and his positive result,
Sucks... So there ain't no Pac vs. Fraud yet? Grrrr...
Pac vs. Bradley in Vegas will be another fkng robbery. It ain't easy to KO a running and clinching opponent. Just watch the replay of Tyson when he bit Evander's ear off.
I favor Rios with his iron chin against Provo. This fight will be like fireworks to watch.
Timothy bradley used lateral movement but he managed to get floored several times. However, Rios is is flat footed. He is going to stand and trade with the Russian.
BTW: I will be shocked if Rios won.
My early predictions:
Timothy bradley by UD. I have a strange feeling that Manny pacquiao will need a knockout to win.
Ruslan provodnikov by UD because Rios have a great chin.
I think Pacquiao wins as convincingly as last time and Rios is put in the hospital by Provo.
Didn't want to see Rios vs Provodnikov. I have a bad feeling about it. Rios has taken a lifetime's worth of beatings in the past 3 fights, is already slurring his words and has too much heart for his own good. This is a recipe for disaster.
Pacman has to redeem himself after the first fight. So hopefully pacquiao takes that w without doubts
rios and provo hasn't been announced... yet. But I'm sure it'll happen. Rios is tough big fan of him but provo is tougher. Rios has been getting a bad beating lately so for his health I kinda hope this fight don't happen
I hope this rematch will b the last of it, im tired of it, to finish bradley pac needs more stamina and speed, I hope pac ko bradley, end his luck...
rios? I dont know why I had a feeling he will upset provo... rios aint alvarado, and provo aint pac... rios will stay infront and trade, he will catch provo for bein slower, rios was able to take pacs punches, he can take provo... and rios got somethin; experience!
provos punchin power? what it did to bradley, pac did better
Pac vs Bradley is 50/50 due to Timmys improvement. As for Rios and Provo anyone who thinks Provo wins easily absolutely does not jack sh*t about boxing. First off who left Provo looking face f*cked and has no power? (Bradley) Let that sink in. Now imagine Rios who does have power and they'll both be coming forward and it'll be huge slug fest. Rios proved he could take a punch. And he does not have anything wrong with him, he has a speech impedint that's all. Quit being biased.
if bradley is over confidence in this fight, pac might KO him...Rios will win the fight...
pacquiao by late stoppage and provodnikov on points
