Yuri Tarantin

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Roach: Networks Must Push For Mayweather-Pacquiao

Yuri Tarantin

•Sep 25, 2014

Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, who works very closely with WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, says the cable networks must come together to push the issue with a deal being reached for a mega-fight unification between Pacquiao and WBC/WBA champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. Pacquiao has an exclusive deal with HBO, and Mayweather is under contract with Showtime. In 2002, the two networks came together to stage a very anticipated heavyweight pay-per-view fight between Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis.

Gradovich Backs Kovalev To End Bernard Hopkins' Run

Yuri Tarantin

•Sep 23, 2014

IBF featherweight champion Evgeny Gradovich is backing his good friend, WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev, to power past WBA/IBF champion Bernard Hopkins in their November 8th unification from the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Gradovich and Kovalev, although under different promotional firms, share the same manager in Egis Klimas.

Roach Says Rios Wants No Part of Provodnikov

Yuri Tarantin

•Aug 27, 2014

According to Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, Brandon Rios (32-2-1, 23KOs) turned down the opportunity to face Ruslan Provodnikov (23-3, 16KOs) in the fall. Provodnikov is being positioned for a November return, which is going to be his first fight since an upset split decision loss to Chris Algieri in June. With the defeat, Provodnikov also lost his WBO junior welterweight crown. Roach expects his fighter to win a world in the near future.

Roach Plans To Be in Lebedev's Corner For Kolodziej Bout

Yuri Tarantin

•Aug 26, 2014

Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach is planning to work the corner of WBA cruiserweight champion Denis Lebedev (25-2, 19KOs), when he defends his title for the third time against undefeated Pawel Kolodziej (33-0, 18KOs) on September 27th in Moscow, Russia. Roach has a very busy scheduled in the fall, with fights coming up with Manny Pacquiao, Ruslan Provodnikov, Zou Shiming, Miguel Cotto and others.

Chudinov vs. Kashtanov Possible For Monaco in October

Yuri Tarantin

•Aug 18, 2014

According to promoter Vladimir Hryunov, a fight between WBA #1 rated super middleweight Stanislav Kashtanov (31-1, 17 KOs) from Ukraine and WBA #2 rated Russian Fedor Chudinov (11-0, 8 KOs) for Kashtanov’s WBA Interim title can take place in Monaco in a co-promotion with Rodney Berman of the Golden Gloves in October. Both parties should come to the mutual agreement – otherwise a purse bid will be held to define the host promoter of the fight. Negotiations are presently right under way.

Povetkin-Takam Signed For October 27th in Russia

Yuri Tarantin

•Aug 7, 2014

According to World of Boxing promoter Andrei Ryabinsky, the contracts have been signed for Alexander Povetkin (27-0, 19KOs)to face Carlos Takam (30-1-1, 23KOs) on October 24th in Moscow. The likely venue is the Palace of Sports in Luzhniki. The fight will have Takam's WBC silver heavyweight championship at stake. The winner will move a big step forward in securing a shot at the WBC crown, which is currently held by Bermane Stiverne of Canada.

Provodnikov: Me and Rios Could Be a Brilliant Battle!

Yuri Tarantin

•Aug 4, 2014

Former champion Ruslan Provodnikov (23-3, 16KOs) would like to face Brandon Rios (32-2-1, 23KOs) in a fall clash of punches. Provodnikov is already recovered, physically and mentally, from a June split decision loss to undefeated Chris Algieri. Provodnikov admits that he was properly motivated for the fight with Algieri, who prior to their match was unknown to most boxing fans. Now Algieri will face WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao on November 22nd in Macau.

Wlodarczyk-Drozd Close For September 27 in Moscow

Yuri Tarantin

•Jul 29, 2014

The negotiations appeared to be off, but now the discussions are more serious than ever and both sides are reportedly close to a deal. The cruiserweight champion of the World Boxing Council (WBC), Pole Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (49-2-1, 35KOs), is close to reaching agreement to defend his title against dangerous Russian puncher Grigory Drozd (38-1, 27KOs) on September 27th in Moscow.

K2 CEO: Ustinov Saw Doubt in Eyes of Tyson Fury

Yuri Tarantin

•Jul 29, 2014

Alexander Krassyuk, CEO of K2 Promotions Ukraine, discussed the shocking situation which played out last week with heavyweight Tyson Fury's scheduled return on Saturday night in Manchester. Fury was scheduled to face Dereck Chisora in a WBO eliminator. Last Monday Chisora withdrew with a fractured left hand. The fight was offered to giant-sized Alexander Ustinov, who is promoted by K2 Ukraine. On the morning of the fight, Fury withdrew from the contest and stated that his uncle was ill.

David Haye is Open To Facing Alexander Povetkin

Yuri Tarantin

•Jul 8, 2014

Former two-division world champion David Haye (26-2, 24KOs) is open to the idea of facing top heavyweight contender, and former champion, Alexander Povetkin (27-1, 19KOs). Haye has been inactive since a 2012 TKO of Dereck Chisora. Two scheduled dates against Tyson Fury were called off by Haye. Povetkin returns in late May to score a knockout over Manuel Charr in seven rounds. The British boxer was on the shelf for a several months after undergoing shoulder surgery. He now claims to be fully recovered and may return to the ring at the end of the year.

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Articles by Yuri Tarantin: page 18

Roach: Networks Must Push For Mayweather-Pacquiao

Gradovich Backs Kovalev To End Bernard Hopkins' Run

Roach Says Rios Wants No Part of Provodnikov

Roach Plans To Be in Lebedev's Corner For Kolodziej Bout

Chudinov vs. Kashtanov Possible For Monaco in October

Povetkin-Takam Signed For October 27th in Russia

Provodnikov: Me and Rios Could Be a Brilliant Battle!

Wlodarczyk-Drozd Close For September 27 in Moscow

K2 CEO: Ustinov Saw Doubt in Eyes of Tyson Fury

David Haye is Open To Facing Alexander Povetkin

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Yuri Tarantin

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Articles by Yuri Tarantin: page 18

Roach: Networks Must Push For Mayweather-Pacquiao

Gradovich Backs Kovalev To End Bernard Hopkins' Run

Roach Says Rios Wants No Part of Provodnikov

Roach Plans To Be in Lebedev's Corner For Kolodziej Bout

Chudinov vs. Kashtanov Possible For Monaco in October

Povetkin-Takam Signed For October 27th in Russia

Provodnikov: Me and Rios Could Be a Brilliant Battle!

Wlodarczyk-Drozd Close For September 27 in Moscow

K2 CEO: Ustinov Saw Doubt in Eyes of Tyson Fury

David Haye is Open To Facing Alexander Povetkin

Caroline Dubois and Stephanie Han to unify Feb. 20 in Texas

Joshua Buatsi, Willy Hutchinson make weight for WBC title rematch