Ruslan Provodnikov: record, next fight and profile →
Vadim Kornilov manages two of the more popular fighters in the junior welterweight division, Ruslan Provodnikov and Viktor Postol. In 2015 both men were involved in two of the better fights of the year with coincidentally the same fighter in Lucas Matthysse.
Back in January of 2011, Mauricio Herrera handed Ruslan Provodnikov his first professional loss in what was a close and competitive affair in Las Vegas. Fast forward to the upcoming new year and we could be seeing this pairing again in the spring.
After making a successful debut with Top Rank this past weekend, rugged welterweight Francisco 'Chia' Santana' says he is more than willing to face Ruslan Provodnikov in 2016.
Russia - Former five division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. was greeting by some seasoned observers during his time in Moscow, WBA cruiserweight champon Denis Lebedev and former WBO 140-pound champion Ruslan Provodnikov. Yesterday in Moscow, Mayweather took part in the boxing event which was organized by Academy of Boxing in association with Russian Timber Group and State Corporation Rostec. A local concert hall was turned into a platform for an open training session and master class by the undefeated retired fighter.
Junior welterweight contender Ruslan Provodnikov (25-4, 18KOs) says his manager will speak with Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya, promoter of Lucas Matthysse, about a potential rematch.
Siberia, Russia -- After his dominant performance this past Saturday when he stopped previously undefeated Jesus Alvarez Rodriguez, former WBO junior welterweight champion, Ruslan Provodnikov is ready for a huge 2016 as he targets the best fighters at junior welterweight & welterweight. At the top of his list is WBO Welterweight champion, Timothy Bradley. Provodnikov stopped Rodriguez in 4 rounds in the main event at the 7th Edition Monte-Carlo Boxing Bonanza Night of Champions and is looking for the biggest fish to fry as he embarks on the new year.
As you watched Ruslan Provodnikov's fourth-round stoppage of Jesus Alvarez Rodriguez this past weekend in Monte Carlo, you saw something rather eye-opening: Provdonikov (25-4, 18KOs) actually avoiding a punch or two. "Hey, he slipped a lot of punches," stated Joel Diaz, his new trainer with a laugh. Diaz, who had just started training 'the Siberian Rocky' was very pleased with their maiden voyage together.
Former junior welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov (25-4, 18KOs) was very surprised that Brandon Rios got knocked out on Saturday night by WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley. Provodnikov fought Bradley in a "Fight of The Year" war in 2013. Bradley was hurt several times, went down in the twelfth and won a very close twelve round unanimous decision.
Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo - In his first bout with new trainer Joel Diaz, former WBO junior welterweight champion Ruslan "Siberian Rocky" Provodnikov (25-4, 18KOs) knocked out previously undefeated Jesus Rodriguez (14-1, 11KOs on Boxrec, announced as 20-1, 18KOs at the show). It was Provodnikov's first bout since the twelve round majoirty decision loss to Lucas Matthysse in April.
Monte Carlo - The world-famous Monte Carlo Casino was a hive of activity as all 10 boxers weighed in successfully for the "Night of Champions" tournament on Friday afternoon. A large crowd of onlookers was on hand to see the fighters step onto the scales. They all looked in excellent condition.