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Ukrainian News: Usarov, Postol and Nuzhnenko Victorious

•Dec 20, 2011

There were two major boxing cards in Ukraine this weekend, and not all of the results got into the previous two reports by this trio of reporters.

Klitschko-Haye: Ex-Soviet Pugs, Rising Stars Predictions

Alexey Sukachev

•Jul 2, 2011

We are a few hours away. Via it's local reporters, BoxingScene contacted a handful of world-known pugilists from the former Soviet Union, mostly former and even reigning world champions, to know their feelings and their perceptions in regards to the biggest heavyweight collision in almost a decade. Three questions were asked to each respondent:

Felix Diaz vs. Yuri Nuzhnenko Clash Being Called Off?

Alexey Sukachev

•Mar 8, 2011

According to Boxnews.com.ua, a much anticipated showdown between 2008 Beijing Olympic gold medalist Felix Diaz (8-0, 5 KOs) and former WBA welterweight champion Yuri Nuzhnenko (30-2-1, 14 KOs) is cancelled after Yuri’s manager Vadim Bukhkalov and Diaz’s promoter German Titov failed to reach an agreement regarding the conditions for the proposed match-up. Diaz, 27, will still perform at DIVS arena in Ekaterinburg, Russia, on March 26; and his new opponent being negotiated.

Pirog vs Maciel Full Undercard Finalized For March 26

Alexey Sukachev

•Mar 5, 2011

The large event in Ekaterinburg, Russia, taking place on March 26 and co-promoted by German Titov, Kirill Pchelnikov and Art Pellulo of Banner Promotions, is on the verge of being finalized. There will be seven fights in the show, including four twelve-round title fights, two eight-round undercard attractions and a tune-up four-rounder. Boxers from Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Argentina, Dominican Republic and Tanzania will take part on this international card, which will be televised on a national level by ‘Russia 2.’

Diaz vs Nuzhnenko: Felix is Taking a Big Step Up

Jhonny Gonzalez

•Mar 1, 2011

2008 Olympic Gold medal winner Felix Diaz is taking a big step up in class when he faces former welterweight champion Yuriy Nuzhnenko in a ten round bout on March 26 in Russia. Diaz, 27-years-old and the Olympic champion of the Beijing games, is ready to show the world that he is one of the best ou there.