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Provodnikov's Promoter Discusses Plans For 2015

Steve Kim

•Dec 4, 2014

Promoter Artie Pelullo is road weary and jet-lagged after spending the past few weeks overseas. First he was in Macao, for the pay-per-view card between Manny Pacquiao and Chris Algieri and then last weekend in Russia for Ruslan Provodnikov's stay-busy affair against Jose Luis Castillo. Now, as he looks ahead, he plans the future for Provodnikov, who has a rematch clause with Algieri. Algieri, out-pointed Provodnikov (24-3, 17KOs) on June 14th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Spike Making Moves To Throw Its Hat in Boxing Ring?

Steve Kim

•Dec 3, 2014

For the past few years, there have been rumblings that cabel network Spike - best known for programs such as 'Bar Rescue', 'Hungry Investors', 'Thrift Hunters' and it's association with MMA company Bellator - would start televising boxing. The rumors are heating up again as BoxingScene.com has been told by two notable promoters that they have had meetings with Spike, which is a unit of the Viacom Media Networks.

Kovalev's Promoter: Pascal Fight is Done For 3/14

Steve Kim

•Dec 2, 2014

According to the head of Main Events, which handles IBF/WBA/WBO light heavyweight titlist, Sergey Kovalev, a fight between 'the Krusher' and Jean Pascal has been consummated for the spring of 2015. "It's done,"said Kathy Duva to Boxingscene.com on Tuesday morning.

Arum: Crawford Could Be Pacquiao Ready By '15 End

Steve Kim

•Dec 2, 2014

Terence Crawford (25-0, 17KOs) capped off a productive 2014 this past weekend at the CenturyLink Center by successfully defending his WBO lightweight crown by blanking Ray Beltran over twelve rounds. And it looks like it will be his swan song a 135-pounds.

Austin Trout is Now Training With Barry Hunter

Steve Kim

•Dec 1, 2014

When Austin Trout faces Luis Grajeda on December 11th, there will be a new but familiar face in his corner. Barry Hunter, best known for his work with Anthony and Lamont Peterson is now working with the former WBA junior middleweight titlist. "Trout's been in the gym for about two months, now," Hunter told BoxingScene.com on Monday morning. Hunter and his stable of fighters are stationed in Washington D.C. at the Head Bangers Gym.

Peterson's Trainer Unsure of Danny Garcia Clash

Steve Kim

•Dec 1, 2014

On the night of August 9th, both Lamont Peterson and Danny Garcia defeated overmatched foes at the Barclay Center on a card televised by Showtime that was supposed to have been a prelude to the 140-pound belt-holders colliding. It seems like a natural fight given that both are elite junior welterweights and hold major titles. And just as importantly, both boxers are advised by Al Haymon.

Zou Shiming's Return Pushed Back To March 8th

Steve Kim

•Nov 28, 2014

With Zou Shiming suffering a cut over his left eye (along with some noticeable swelling) in his last outing against Kwanpichit Onesongchai Gym on the Manny Pacquiao-Chris Algieri undercard, his next fight against IBF flyweight champion Amnat Ruenroeng has been pushed back to March 8th according to promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank.

Joel Diaz Has Split Show Duties in Las Vegas on 12/13

Steve Kim

•Nov 26, 2014

Trainer Joel Diaz will be a busy man on the night of December 13th in Las Vegas, where both Top Rank and Golden Boy are staging cards on the strip. Diaz trains both Tim Bradley and Victor Ortiz who are scheduled to be on those shows which created a bit of a logistical problem for Diaz.

Jesse Magdaleno back on January 10th, UniMas Card

Steve Kim

•Nov 26, 2014

BoxingScene.com has been advised that 19-0(15 KO's) super bantamweight prospect Jesse Magdaleno will return on January 10th on a card that will be televised by UniMas as part of it's 'Solo Boxeo' series. Magdaleno, the younger brother of lightweight contender Diego Magdaleno, last fought on August 2nd at the Cosmopolitan where he halted journeyman Carlos Rodriguez in seven rounds. He was scheduled to return to the same venue as part of the undercard of Tim Bradley's bout against Diego Chaves but personal issues nixed that date.

Kathy Duva on Kovalev, The Future of Main Events

Steve Kim

•Nov 24, 2014

According to Kathy Duva, the head of Main Events, Sergey Kovalev, who's coming off a decisive victory over Bernard Hopkins on November 8th, will be making his return in the spring of 2015. "(Sergey's) going to fight in March and we're working on who it's going to be and obviously we're working with the IBF to work out what it's going to be,"Duva confirmed to BoxingScene.com on Monday afternoon.

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Articles by Steve Kim: page 170

Provodnikov's Promoter Discusses Plans For 2015

Spike Making Moves To Throw Its Hat in Boxing Ring?

Kovalev's Promoter: Pascal Fight is Done For 3/14

Arum: Crawford Could Be Pacquiao Ready By '15 End

Austin Trout is Now Training With Barry Hunter

Peterson's Trainer Unsure of Danny Garcia Clash

Zou Shiming's Return Pushed Back To March 8th

Joel Diaz Has Split Show Duties in Las Vegas on 12/13

Jesse Magdaleno back on January 10th, UniMas Card

Kathy Duva on Kovalev, The Future of Main Events

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Articles by Steve Kim: page 170

Provodnikov's Promoter Discusses Plans For 2015

Spike Making Moves To Throw Its Hat in Boxing Ring?

Kovalev's Promoter: Pascal Fight is Done For 3/14

Arum: Crawford Could Be Pacquiao Ready By '15 End

Austin Trout is Now Training With Barry Hunter

Peterson's Trainer Unsure of Danny Garcia Clash

Zou Shiming's Return Pushed Back To March 8th

Joel Diaz Has Split Show Duties in Las Vegas on 12/13

Jesse Magdaleno back on January 10th, UniMas Card

Kathy Duva on Kovalev, The Future of Main Events

Carlos Adames wins a dud against Gerome Warburton

Jose Nunez hammers out upset of Bryan Flores in El Paso