It was a fair decison IMO. Despite being rocked regularly Tim was generally outboxing the Russian and people are forgetting that the challenger was so badly marked up that Freddie was thinking about pulling him out.
Tim was lucky to get through the fiurst couple of rounds and should have got on his bike and used his skills for the rest of the fight but he chose to trade too much with the stronger man. I dont think it was Provodnikov closing the ring off effectively I just think Tim doesnt know how to hang on when hurt and his warrior instinct kicks in. Surprised he is getting stuck for it but theres clearly an agenda against him.
His career may have been shortened after absorbing heavy head shots for 12. Provodnikov has announce dhimself on the world stage and will feature in good fights but if they had a return I think Tim would make alot easier on himself and win comforatably. He just has to stop thinking he is a puncher and use his skills like Floyd.
Tim was lucky to get through the fiurst couple of rounds and should have got on his bike and used his skills for the rest of the fight but he chose to trade too much with the stronger man. I dont think it was Provodnikov closing the ring off effectively I just think Tim doesnt know how to hang on when hurt and his warrior instinct kicks in. Surprised he is getting stuck for it but theres clearly an agenda against him.
His career may have been shortened after absorbing heavy head shots for 12. Provodnikov has announce dhimself on the world stage and will feature in good fights but if they had a return I think Tim would make alot easier on himself and win comforatably. He just has to stop thinking he is a puncher and use his skills like Floyd.
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