Aug

RingTV.com poll: Bradley-Provodnikov best fight of 2013, so far

The brutal welterweight battle of attrition between Tim Bradley and Ruslan Provodnikov is the best fight of 2013, so far, according to fans who took part in a recent RingTV.com poll. The Omar Figueroa-Nihito Arakawa lightweight war and Mike Alvarado-Brandon Rios rematch were runners up.

Lem’s latest: Garcia targets ‘showcase night’ versus Matthysse

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Aug

Lem’s latest: Garcia targets ‘showcase night’ versus Matthysse

by Lem Satterfield

RING junior welterweight champ Danny Garcia says of No. 1-rated Lucas Matthysse, who challenges him on Sept. 14: “If he’s not careful, he’s gonna get hurt.”

Q&A: Alvarado embraces homecoming fight with Provodnikov

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Aug

Q&A: Alvarado embraces homecoming fight with Provodnikov

by Lem Satterfield

WBO junior welterweight titleholder Mike Alvarado says he’s ready for the pressure of defending his belt against Ruslan Provodnikov before a hometown crowd.

Q&A: Provodnikov “100 percent” confident for Alvarado

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Aug

Q&A: Provodnikov “100 percent” confident for Alvarado

by Lem Satterfield

Ruslan Provodnikov said that his loss to WBO welterweight beltholder Tim Bradley has prepared him for victory against WBO junior welterweight titleholder Mike Alvarado on Oct. 19.

Lem’s latest: Mitchell-Arreola card moved to Sept. 7

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Aug

Lem’s latest: Mitchell-Arreola card moved to Sept. 7

by Lem Satterfield

The Showtime doubleheader topped by the Seth Mitchell-Chris Arreola heavyweight fight will take place on Sept. 7 rather than Sept. 6, Golden Boy Promotions announced on Tuesday.

Lem’s latest: Klitschko, Povetkin shared rooting interests

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Aug

Lem’s latest: Klitschko, Povetkin shared rooting interests

by Lem Satterfield

Wladimir Klitschko will defend his RING heavyweight championship against unbeaten Alexander Povetkin on Oct. 5 in Moscow. The two Olympic champs spoke about the fight at a press conference on Monday.