By James Allen: This was not a fight Chris Algieri (20-0, 8 KO’s) was supposed to win. → read article
Provodnikov vs. Algieri
Malignaggi had Algieri winning a comfortable decision over Provodnikov
By Chris Williams: While trainer Freddie Roach still insists that his fighter Ruslan Provodnikov (23-3, 16 KO’s) → read article
Roach wants Algieri to beat Provodnikov in rematch before getting Pacquiao fight
By Chris Williams: If trainer Freddie Roach gets his way, WBO light welterweight champion Chris Algieri (20-0, → read article
Algieri: Overcoming the odds to defeat Provodnikov
By Daniel Hughes: #13 WBO Chris Algieri (20-0, (8 KO’s), overcame not just a torrid first round → read article
Roach: We [Provodnikov] want a rematch against Algieri in a neutral venue
By Chris Williams: Trainer Freddie Roach is having a hard time coming to terms with his fighter → read article
Algieri’s promoter: If no Pacquiao fight, we’ll give Provodnikov a rematch
By Chris Williams: Joe Deguardia, the promoter for newly crowned WBO light welterweight champion Chris Algieri (20-0, → read article
Provodnikov: How could Algieri win by running?
By Chris Williams: Ruslan Provodnikov (23-3, 16 KO’s) still hasn’t come to terms with the fact that → read article
Lampley: Provodnikov deserved to win fight
By Allan Fox: HBO commentator Jim Lampley and unofficial HBO judge Steve Weisfeld both had WBO light → read article
Provodnikov’s loss means no Pacquiao dream fight
By Chris Williams: Ruslan Provodnikov (23-3, 16 KO’s) lost something much bigger than his WBO light welterweight → read article
Arum thinks Algieri will beat Provodnikov tonight
(Photo courtesy Star Boxing (by Rich Villa) By Chris Williams: Top Rank promoter Bob Arum thinks tonight’s → read article