Rios-Gamoba "Virtually closed" & Alvarado-Provodnikov a possible HBO opener?

[HBGBoxingFan]

Steve Kim @stevemaxboxing

Also, Arum says that Rios-Gamboa is 'virtually closed'. And that Alvarado-Provodnikov is being strongly discussed for HBO opener #boxing

[DLT]

what does that mean?

[chiguy91]

ruslan just fought. when would this be taking place? that would be such an entertaining fight man.

[HBGBoxingFan]

ruslan just fought. when would this be taking place? that would be such an entertaining fight man.

April 14 at the Mandalay Bay in LV.

[Phil Ivey]

Holy crap......... epic fight. Love both fighters, hope Rios doesn't have trouble making weight. Leaning more towards Rios to break him down later rds, 126 to 135 against imo the 2nd best 135er is too much imo.

[BoxerDood]

That would be a war. But how long before Alvarado faces a top level fighter? He's not the youngest dude anymore...As far as C level JWWs, he has wins over all of them, but its time for a step up in class. He and Bradley should fight later this year, assuming Bradley loses to Pac.

[chiguy91]

April 14 at the Mandalay Bay in LV.

if provodnikov is down to do it, which i'm sure he is, than that's awesome. nice doubleheader even though i'm not too sold on gamboa moving up to 135 to fight rios, who couldn't make the weight last time.

[ChampBox@PR]

If this fights end up happening, it will aliviate atleats not having May vs Pac.

2 awesome fights no doubt!

[Hougigo]

Just got a boner.
Thanks Uncle Bob... for once.

[Rabagiyo]

Dammit don't do it in April I won't be here