I agree you with 100%. But look at the list of Broner's past 5 opponents lets say, khabib alafbhwdnverov or
his name was, was the only one worthy of fighting because of his belt.
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I agree you with 100%. But look at the list of Broner's past 5 opponents lets say, khabib alafbhwdnverov or
his name was, was the only one worthy of fighting because of his belt.
This would be applicable if you posted it on twitter breh.
After this weekend, there's literally no point to a Prov fight w/ AB. AB should be fighting a dude like Bad Ass (even though it'll never happen). I think the contingent of posters HERE who want to see AB lose/get KTFO is a small small %
Now if these were cacsideboxing forums, boxingscene forums or twitter I'd agree, but nah not here.
I agree with you 100%.
We've already seen AB against 2 higher quality, bigger, stronger opponents than Provodnikov in Maidana & Porter. Both beat him, neither knocked him out (Maidana dropped him twice, Broner dropped Porter). At this point, yes, I feel like someone can make a fight ugly and challenge AB (possibly beating him for a 3rd time), but the only people able to do it are top level opponents...not a guy who still has Mauricio "Sweet Pea" Herrera, Chris "Master Boxer" Algieri, and "Sugar" John Molina Jr problems. Funny thing is though, if AB was the one who had 5 losses in only 30 career fights including losing 4 of his last 7 bouts, I know nobody would be asking for him to see him fight someone above his level. Hell, look how quickly people dismiss him vs Floyd or Pacquiao saying he doesn't deserve it, but a guy who's lost over and over again to guys everyone at the top level beats is worthy of facing him
Opponents I'd like to see AB fight next (excluding Swift, Brook/Vargas, Thurman/Porter, Crawford/Postol since they are all busy) are: Ricky Burns, Edward Troyanovsky, Timothy Bradley, Juan Manuel Marquez, or Amir Khan. Hopefully, 1 of those 5 fights can happen.
Don't spin this fam isn't anyone saying "hopefully AB is distracted" we are saying that with Broner that is something you have to factor in and Ruslan while a jobber is one you have to be correct for.
You the first one in here tossing triangle theories in the bushes but now when it's AB we about dem theories huh
If he fights someone better as a next opponent cool id rather see that but if it's a struggle match up like his last fight or Taylor or some shyt why not Prov. Jobber match ups are only cool if they pretend TMT beef
How is it a triangle theory when the style used to beat Provodnikov is a style Broner uses to beat fighters of his caliber?
So, Matthysse Ali & "Sugar" John Molina can outbox Provodnikov....but Broner cant? I mean, is it really a question to you that has to be proved.....again?
You thought John Molina could "bother" AB. He got swept. Then Molina goes on to prove that he's actually better than Provodnikov is, and now you want AB to face the leftovers of his leftovers? What would it prove? What would we have to gain watching Broner beat Provodnikov? Showing that he can beat another slow plodding power puncher who has 0 defense, a chin to allow Broner to have target practice, and cant cut off the ring? A matchup where the only chance Prov has to win is to hope AB is being distracted in training camp, because if he isn't, we all know he easily beats him?
It's just a pointless matchup to me
HARLEM AL
Your broad loves me.....
That Porter Thurman footage is out!!! 
I agree you with 100%. But look at the list of Broner's past 5 opponents lets say, khabib alafbhwdnverov or
His last 5 opponents:
Emmanuel Taylor
Was Broner's 2nd fight at a new weight class coming off his 1st defeat as a pro and Taylor was coming off his career best W over Karim Mayfield (who was also calling out Broner) and also the guy that previously beat Taylor (Algieri) had just beaten Ruslan Provodnikov (who was extremely hyped obviously) which boosted Taylor's stock at the time. Made his loss to Algieri not seem as bad, because Algieri was thought to be top notch as well.
John Molina Jr.
People actually requested this fight because of Molina's performance against Matthysse & they used the same excuses they are using now for wanting to see AB vs Prov (bu-bu-but Power, chin, rough, pressure, etc
). I never wanted it, because I knew it was a bad matchup for Molina Jr. and easy for AB...regardless of the Matthysse fight. Molina was too slow, cant cut off the ring, not skilled enough. What happened? He was blown out.Shawn Porter
Nothing really needs to be said here. Great matchup.
Khabib Allakhverdiev
For WBA Junior Welterweight Super Championship facing a guy who lost this belt to Jessie Vargas by controversial decision and put the beats on Joan Guzman easily. All the talk about Khabib Allakhverdiev, but yet, AB destroyed him while Jessie Vargas robbed him. Levels.
Ashley Theophane
Another fight I didn't want and the only reason it was made was because it was a guaranteed $$$ plus big ratings and ticket sells due to the About Billions vs The Money Team beef. Theophane never stood a chance in the fight and even threat of being arrested during fight week didn't distract AB from the job at hand. easy work, easy money, easy tickets, easy ratings. Don't need fights like those anymore though...need top notch quality W's.
Provodnikov doesn't fit here. He has lost 4 of his last 7 fights, is coming off a loss to a guy AB destroyed 4 fights ago, isn't hungry, has no belts, and doesn't have the skill to make it intriguing. There's nothing in the matchup that would make it worthwhile at this point. Maybe he picks up a belt from Edward Troyanovsky over in Russia, bring it back, and THEN him and AB should fight. At least there's something on the table. At this point, it would be nothing but AB picking & choosing a guy who's proven to not be able to even deal with John Molina to fight.
SuikodenII
Where's Suikoden VI??????
Damn, is it me or do they look 2 weight classes apart?
Apparently this is when Thurman was gearing up for Maidana?
Wasn't Sean fighting at 154 then? Or am I trippin.
porter fought as high as super middle but he was operating at 154 for a good min
SuikodenII
Where's Suikoden VI??????
That Porter Thurman footage is out!!!
Did any of yall watch the sparring video?
Startng at 13:17...this dude Keith Thurman literally starts running away from Shawn Porter for the rest of the sparring session
He quit in the middle of a sparring session, literally ran around & stopped throwing just like Kenny Porter said
Plus Showtime marked his face up
I cant wait for June 25th
I watched the first 5 minutes........saw nothing in terms of engagement etc (did hear mr. softee aka lil kee kee in the background making excuses though), Porter was on him, jabbing and keeping his D tight, Keith looked like he was fukking around. Stopped really paying attention and they started letting go a lil bit, and Porter was quicker to the trigger---then you get this point in the video and it's likeDid any of yall watch the sparring video?
Startng at 13:17...this dude Keith Thurman literally starts running away from Shawn Porter for the rest of the sparring session
He quit in the middle of a sparring session, literally ran around & stopped throwing just like Kenny Porter said
Plus Showtime marked his face up
I cant wait for June 25th
Keith literally starts running around the ring.If the sparring footage is any indication of how the fight will go (I highly doubt it) Thurmans in for a world of trouble. Sean's gonna be on him the entire fight , pressing him, and from that footage I didn't see anything Keith did that should make him tentative.
edit: Keith did have his jab in Porters face, and was landing the uppercut, but this video shows nothing serious IMO.
HARLEM AL
Your broad loves me.....
Yeah he definitely moved around alot. He was walking Porter into stuff.Did any of yall watch the sparring video?
Startng at 13:17...this dude Keith Thurman literally starts running away from Shawn Porter for the rest of the sparring session
He quit in the middle of a sparring session, literally ran around & stopped throwing just like Kenny Porter said
Plus Showtime marked his face up
I cant wait for June 25th
We'll see though
krackdagawd
Inspire.
How is it a triangle theory when the style used to beat Provodnikov is a style Broner uses to beat fighters of his caliber?
So, Matthysse Ali & "Sugar" John Molina can outbox Provodnikov....but Broner cant? I mean, is it really a question to you that has to be proved.....again?
You thought John Molina could "bother" AB. He got swept. Then Molina goes on to prove that he's actually better than Provodnikov is, and now you want AB to face the leftovers of his leftovers? What would it prove? What would we have to gain watching Broner beat Provodnikov? Showing that he can beat another slow plodding power puncher who has 0 defense, a chin to allow Broner to have target practice, and cant cut off the ring? A matchup where the only chance Prov has to win is to hope AB is being distracted in training camp, because if he isn't, we all know he easily beats him?
It's just a pointless matchup to me
Care to show me where I said Molina would "bother" AB friend. I don't recall me saying this so ima need receipts. I trolled when Nasir Molina Jr dropped that ether
but where did I say anything about Molina "bothering" him in ring.Like I said if he faces someone better than Prov cool I don't have an issue but nikkas acting like he is too good for the fight when his last fight was against the struggle team b members.
