Feb

Ruslan Provodnikov-Lucas Matthysse fight close to sold out

The anticipated April 18 showdown between 140-pound power punchers Ruslan Provodnikov and Lucas Matthysse at Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York, has already sold more than 3,000 tickets and is close to selling out, according to co-promoter Artie Pelullo.

Feb

Provodnikov on Matthysse bout: ’90 percent, it ends in knockout’

by Coyote Duran

While many others are geeking out over the May 2 meeting between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, others are waiting with bated breath for Ruslan Provodnikov-Lucas Matthysse. Our own Vladimir Lik caught up with the ‘Siberian Rocky’ for a one-on-one.

Feb

Garcia ordered to face Postol after Peterson bout

by Lem Satterfield

Although RING junior welterweight champion Danny Garcia has been approved for a non-title bout on April 11 opposite IBF titleholder Lamont Peterson, he must face WBC mandatory contender Viktor Postol afterward.

Jan

Lucas Matthysse-Ruslan Provodnikov eyed for March 28 at StubHub

by Lem Satterfield

Talks are ongoing for a junior welterweight bout between top contenders Lucas Matthysse and Ruslan Provodnikov on March 28 at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., according to Provodnikov’s promoter, Artie Pelullo of Banner Promotions.

Jan

Welcome back ‘Bam Bam’ Rios, thank you Mike Alvarado

by Doug Fischer

Brandon Rios recaptured his peak form and fierceness with his brutal three-round stoppage of Mike Alvarado in their welterweight rubber match. Rios is now a player at 147 pounds, while Alvarado’s future is in doubt. However, fans should thank Alvarado for the many ring wars he’s provided, fights that may have shortened his career.

Jan

Lucas Matthysse signs five-year extension with Golden Boy

by Lem Satterfield

THE RING No. 1-rated junior welterweight Lucas Matthysse has signed a five-year extension with Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya, who also confirmed ongoing talks for a bout with the magazine’s 4-rated Ruslan Provodnikov for March.

Jan

Promoter: Ruslan Provodnikov-Lucas Matthysse in talks

by Lem Satterfield

If all goes well, we could see a junior welterweight showdown between Ruslan Provodnikov and Lucas Matthysse in the spring, according to promoter Artie Pelullo.

Nov

Ruslan Provodnikov stops faded Jose Luis Castillo in five rounds

by Doug Fischer

Ruslan Provodnikov throttled faded former lightweight champ Jose Luis Castillo to a fifth-round TKO on Friday in Luzhniki, Moscow. In a bizarre undercard bout, 62-year-old actor Mickey Rourke scored a second-round TKO over Elliot Seymour.

Nov

Ruslan Provodnikov wants Marcos Maidana, Danny Garcia, Lucas Matthysse

by Lem Satterfield

Faced with the dubious task of having to meet Jose Luis Castillo in Russia on Friday, former 140-pound titlist Ruslan Provodnikov envisions more lucrative bouts in the future.

Nov

Pacquiao or Algieri: Provodnikov, Bradley, Morales, Vargas weigh in

by Lem Satterfield

Former and would-be opponents (in the case of Jessie Vargas) chime in on this weekend’s welterweight title clash between Manny Pacquiao and Chris Algieri.