Matthysse vs Provodnikov - Preview - Tale of The Tape
By Quitano Tue, Apr 21 2015
- Lucas Matthysse W Ruslan Provodnikov L - MD 12
super lightweight
referee: Benjy Esteves Jr. | judge: Don Ackerman 114-114 | judge: Glenn Feldman 115-113 | judge: John McKaie 115-113
This one is for the hardcore fans. What is expected to be a fight of year and all out war! You cannot miss this fight.
Lucas Matthysse is arguably the deadliest puncher @140lbs weight class. His technique and offensive makes him a dangerous opponent for any fighter. He really only has one clean lost to Danny Garcia. Matthysse holds all the advantages going into this fight. He can brawl, box and execute the KO. Provodnikov shows a tendency get gassed after 6RDs BUT still fights on. Key to this match for Matthysse, use the reach, avoid the worst of the Provodnikov onslaught early and come to capitalize in the later rounds.
The mauler... Provodnikov uses rugged durability, determination, and grinding pressure to overcome his opponents. He is going to need everything he has in his arsenal to pull this fight off. He will need to stand in front of Matthysse and break him down. Provodnikov must enter the ring in his best condition and ready to push the distance and endurance,. He cannot back down and give Matthysse more then 3" to fight.
Lucas Matthysse By Late KO
