Aug

Duboef: Alvarado-Provodnikov is ‘made’

Top Rank’s Todd duBoef on Mike Alvarado-Ruslan Provodnikov: “This is a great fight. Stylistically, it’s a great a matchup as you’re going to see.”

24

Jul

Manager: Alvarado will KO Provodnikov

by Lem Satterfield

Mike Alvarado’s co-manager, Henry Delgado, predicts his fighter will stop Ruslan Provodnikov inside of eight rounds this October.

24

Jul

Provodnikov to start training in L.A.

by Lem Satterfield

Ruslan Provodnikov still hasn’t finalized plans for an October fight against Mike Alvarado, but is scheduled to arrive in Los Angeles on Aug. 4 to begin training with Freddie Roach.

Alvarado’s manager: Provodnikov fight ‘close’

19

Jul

Alvarado’s manager: Provodnikov fight ‘close’

by Lem Satterfield

Mike Alvarado’s manager has “faith” that his fighter will face Ruslan Provodnikov.

Q&A Provodnikov: Alvarado matchup would top Bradley brawl

15

Jul

Q&A Provodnikov: Alvarado matchup would top Bradley brawl

by Lem Satterfield

Ruslan Provodnikov: “Mike Alvarado and I will fight a toe-to-toe war. We’re both brawlers. We will go at each other until it’s over.”

Arum to resolve Alvarado’s issues with Provodnikov fight

12

Jul

Arum to resolve Alvarado’s issues with Provodnikov fight

by Lem Satterfield

Mike Alvarado and Bob Arum appear to be confident that they can come to an agreement on a deal that would match the Colorado-based fighter with Ruslan Provodnikov on Oct. 19.

Pacquiao’s advisor welcomes Rios remarks

12

Jul

Pacquiao’s advisor welcomes Rios remarks

by Lem Satterfield

Manny Pacquiao’s advisor, Michael Koncz, responded to Brandon Rios’ recent aggressive statements by saying, “I hope that he tries to do what he’s saying that he’s going to do, and that way, the fans will get their money’s worth.”

Lem’s latest: Alvarado balks at terms for Provodnikov fight

11

Jul

Lem’s latest: Alvarado balks at terms for Provodnikov fight

by Lem Satterfield

Mike Alvarado has made public his reasons for not yet accepting a proposed Oct. 19 clash with Ruslan Provodnikov.

Alvarado-Provodnikov targeted for Oct. 19

10

Jul

Alvarado-Provodnikov targeted for Oct. 19

by Lem Satterfield

Mike Alvarado and Ruslan Provodnikov could meet in Denver to fight for the WBO’s junior welterweight belt on Oct. 19.

Gomez-Corley, Caballero-Robles slated for July 20

31

May

Gomez-Corley, Caballero-Robles slated for July 20

by Lem Satterfield

In his second ten-round bout, unbeaten junior welterweight prospect Frankie Gomez will face well-traveled ex-beltholder DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley on July 20.