Jun

Chris Algieri scores shocking upset over Ruslan Provodnikov

Chris Algieri survived a near-disastrous opening round against heavy favorite Ruslan Provodnikov and outworked and outboxed the Russian pressure fighter to a split-decision victory to lift the WBO 140-pound title and thrill his hometown fans from Long Island, N.Y.

Jun

Chris Algieri upsets Ruslan Provodnikov by split decision

by Doug Fischer

Huge underdog Chris Algieri proved that he belonged in the ring with Ruslan Provodnikov by outpointing the feared Russian puncher to a split-decision victory on Saturday in Brooklyn, N.Y. Algieri, who got up from two first-round knockdowns, won the WBO 140-pound title.

Jun

Q&A: Ruslan Provodnikov

by Coyote Duran

As grounded as he is focused, WBO junior welterweight titleholder Ruslan Provodnikov shares his thoughts on Saturday night’s opponent Chris Algieri and what made his title-winning effort over Mike Alvarado special.

Jun

Chris Algieri SD 12 Ruslan Provodnikov live round-by-round updates

by Lem Satterfield

RingTV.com will be providing live, round-by-round updates for the June 14 showdown between WBO junior welterweight titlist Ruslan Provodnikov and Chris Algieri. Please refresh this page for up-to-the minute developments.

Jun

Provodnikov as motivated for Algieri as he was for Bradley, Alvarado

by Doug Fischer

Chris Algieri isn’t famous and Ruslan Provodnikov won’t make a fortune defending his WBO 140-pound title against the undefeated prospect on Saturday. However, Provodnikov is motivated to give his all because the Russian slugger cares about one thing – thrilling fans.

Jun

Dougie’s Friday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans continue to share their feedback on Miguel Cotto and Sergio Martinez, and the futures of both middleweight warriors, plus thoughts on the upcoming Provodnikov-Algieri, Alexander-Soto Karass and Golovkin-Geale fights in this week’s Friday mailbag. Enjoy!

Jun

Algieri anxious to prove he has style, skill to beat Provodnikov

by Doug Fischer

Chris Algieri, a master’s degree holder who plans to attend medical school after boxing, knows the health risks involved with the sport and in facing a puncher like Ruslan Provodnikov, but the undefeated 140-pound prospect is confident he can upset the WBO titleholder on Saturday.

Jun

Algieri says past sparring with Canelo, Maidana, Rios boosts confidence

by Lem Satterfield

Going into the biggest fight of his professional career, undefeated Chris Algieri is confident that past sparring sessions with the likes of Saul Alvarez will help him secure a victory against WBO junior welterweight titlist Ruslan Provodnikov on Saturday.

Jun

Chris Algieri sees ‘weakness’ in Ruslan Provodnikov

by Lem Satterfield

Undefeated Chris Algieri has his work cut out for him on June 14 when he challenges Ruslan Provodnikov. However, the well-spoken junior welterweight believes he has his opponent figured out.

May

Lem’s latest: Fonfara says Stevenson’s been ‘knocked out before’

by Lem Satterfield

In Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook, Andrzej Fonfara hints that RING/WBC light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson can sustain another knockout loss in their bout this Saturday.