Jan

Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent likely Tim Bradley or Ruslan Provodnikov

Manny Pacquiao is familiar with the top two candidates to be his next opponent, having lost by split-decision to Tim Bradley in 2012 and having sparred many rounds with Ruslan Provodnikov.

Gold medalist Mekhontsev signs with Top Rank

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Nov

Gold medalist Mekhontsev signs with Top Rank

by Lem Satterfield

Russian Egor Mekhontsev, who captured the light heavyweight gold medal at the 2012 Olympics in London, has signed with Top Rank in anticipation of a Dec. 7 debut.

Lem’s latest: Broner eyes ‘electrifying’ victory over Maidana

26

Oct

Lem’s latest: Broner eyes ‘electrifying’ victory over Maidana

by Lem Satterfield

Adrien Broner on what to expect from his upcoming bout with Marcos Maidana: “You’re going to see an electrifying victory from Adrien ‘The Problem’ Broner. You will see why I’m the lottery pick to take over this sport.”

Lem’s latest: Stevens ‘coming to wreck’ Golovkin

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Oct

Lem’s latest: Stevens ‘coming to wreck’ Golovkin

by Lem Satterfield

Curtis Stevens on Gennady Golovkin: “I’m coming there to wreck him. I’m coming to wreck the wrecking machine.”

Alvarado returns at 139.8, same as Provodnikov

18

Oct

Alvarado returns at 139.8, same as Provodnikov

by Lem Satterfield

After having missed weight, Mike Alvarado returned to the scales at 139.8 pounds, the same as rival Ruslan Provodnikov, in advance of Saturday’s clash for Alvarado’s WBO junior welterweight belt.

Lem’s latest: Provodnikov right at home versus Alvarado

18

Oct

Lem’s latest: Provodnikov right at home versus Alvarado

by Lem Satterfield

Ruslan Provodnikov’s mother traveled from Russia for what is both her first trip to the U.S. and the first time she will be ringside to watch her son as he battles Mike Alvarado on Saturday.

Provodnikov ‘ready for anything’ from Alvarado

15

Oct

Provodnikov ‘ready for anything’ from Alvarado

by Lem Satterfield

Ruslan Provodnikov on the notion that Mike Alvarado can box him: “If I made Timothy Bradley fight me, then I don’t see anybody else being able to run away and box me.”