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Ruslan Provodnikov probably lost more rounds than he won in 2013, yet has emerged as a rising cult hero in the sport. That’s what happens when you go balls to the wall every time you step into the ring.
The bruising Russian produced 22 memorable rounds last year, coming up just short in a two-knockdown performance of Tim Bradley and a rallying late stoppage win over Mike Alvarado. The latter netted Provodnikov (26-2, 16KO) a 140 lb. title, which he defends for the first time Saturday evening at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Awaiting him is unbeaten contender Chris Algieri (19-0, 8KO), who has built up a huge following in his hometown of Huntington, New York. Saturday’s affair marks a series of firsts for the fighting pride of Long Island – his first shot at a major title, and also his debut performance on HBO, which airs the bout as part of a televised tripleheader (Saturday, 10PM ET).
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The bruising Russian produced 22 memorable rounds last year, coming up just short in a two-knockdown performance of Tim Bradley and a rallying late stoppage win over Mike Alvarado. The latter netted Provodnikov (26-2, 16KO) a 140 lb. title, which he defends for the first time Saturday evening at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Awaiting him is unbeaten contender Chris Algieri (19-0, 8KO), who has built up a huge following in his hometown of Huntington, New York. Saturday’s affair marks a series of firsts for the fighting pride of Long Island – his first shot at a major title, and also his debut performance on HBO, which airs the bout as part of a televised tripleheader (Saturday, 10PM ET).
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