Oct

Lem’s latest: Pelullo wants Bradley, Pacquiao-Rios winner for Provodnikov

Promoter Artie Pelullo calls newl WBO 140-pound titleholder Ruslan Provodnikov “the most exciting fighter in the business.” He wants the Russian bomber to face Tim Bradley in a rematch or the winner of Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios.

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.”

Q&A: Provodnikov inspired by Cotto, questions Alvarado’s confidence

07

Oct

Q&A: Provodnikov inspired by Cotto, questions Alvarado’s confidence

by Lem Satterfield

Ruslan Provodnikov: “During the Face Off, at least to me, I can’t say that this is the case for sure, but at least to me, it looked like Mike Alvarado wasn’t very confident.”