By Alexey Sukachev

Experienced and durable journeyman Vyacheslav Yakovenko (7-13-1, 3 KOs), who has never lost a fight inside the scheduled distance, is the likely opponent for junior welterweight contender Ruslan Provodnikov’s comeback fight on February 20 in Ruslan’s hometown of Beryozovo. Provodnikov (17-1, 11 KOs) is coming off a close decision loss to Mauricio Herrera in new year debut of Friday Night Fights in Las Vegas.