BoxNation will air the much anticipated toe-to-toe war between two of the biggest bangers in boxing, live and exclusive, when Lucas Matthysse and Ruslan Provodnikov headline a stunning triple-fight card on April 18th.
The clash, which is already being billed as a ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate, is guaranteed to have fans on the edge of their seats when the light-welterweight knockout kings go at it in a battle which has the makings of a modern day classic.
By Dan Ambrose: Light welterweight contender Lucas Matthysse (36-3, 34 KOs) is really looking forward to his April 18th fight against former WBO 140 pound champion Ruslan Provodnikov (24-3, 17 KOs) at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York.
The Matthysse-Provodnikov fight will be televised on HBO Boxing After Dark. The tickets will be on sale starting this Thursday on 2/26. Compared to the incredibly expensive tickets for the Floyd Mayweather Jr vs. Manny Pacquiao fight, the Matthysse-Provodnikov tickets are quite affordable with them going for $75, $50 and $25. This will enable the average boxing fans to purchase them.
Philadelphia (Feb. 24) – A sure-fire ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate will come early as former World Champions Lucas “La Maquina” Matthysse and Ruslan Provodnikov, two of boxing’s hardest punchers, take the stage in a 12-round jr. welterweight showdown on Saturday, April 18 at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY. Banner Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions in association with Arano Box Promotions announced today the clash of these two fearsome fighters will generate what is surely to be an all-action fight to remember and a treat all fight fans are excited for. The bout with be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark beginning at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT.
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By Wilmar Patino (Boxing’s Finest): In what is turning out to be a very exciting year in Boxing we now have Lucas Matthysse vs. former WBO light welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov to add to the list. The bout is to take place at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino, in Verona, New York, USA. According to Steve Kim the fight is a done deal. As part of a split side double header HBO will also feature Terrance Crawford vs. most likely Thomas Dulorme in action in the 140 pound division.
By Dan Ambrose: An exciting fight between light welterweight contenders Lucas Matthysse (36-3, 34 KOs) and Ruslan Provodnikov (24-3, 17 KOs) is looking good for March 28th in Atlantic City, New Jersey, according for Steve Kim. This is a great fight if it can get put together.
Matthysse hasn’t faced a big name since his loss to Danny Garcia in 2013, and Provodnikov is still trying to turn his career around after getting out-boxed by Chris Algieri last year in June in losing his WBO light welterweight title.
By Dan Ambrose: A clash between #2 WBO light welterweight contender Lucas Matthysse (36-3, 34 KOs) and former WBO 140 pound champion Ruslan Provodnikov (24-3, 17 KOs) is in the works for March or April this year.
Both fighters are up for the clash, and their promoters are on board for the fight as well. Provodnikov’s promoter Artie Pelullo wants to make the fight happen. However, if he’s unable to negotiate the fight, he’ll look to match the 30-year-old Provodnikov up against either Manny Pacquiao or Brandon Rios, according to RingTV.
By Dan Ambrose: #2 WBO light welterweight contender Ruslan Provodnikov (24-3, 17 KOs) will be back in the ring in the next three months on March 28th in a fight that will take place at a still to be determined venue in the United States.
Provodnikov, 30, is hoping that he can get one of the following fighters to agree to face him: Marcos Maidana, Danny Garcia or Lucas Matthysse. The problem is that those fighters are managed by Al Haymon, and it’s highly doubtful that Haymon will bother setting them up for a dangerous fight against a slugger like Provodnikov when there’s not much of any upside.
Provodnikov hurt Castillo with a left hook to the head in the 5th that put him on the canvas. Moments later, Castillo hit the deck for the second and final time after getting hit with some hard hooks.
Castillo did a good job of holding his own in the first three rounds of the fight, as he was able to avoid most of Provodnikov’s big power shots. Castillo nailed Provodnikov frequently with uppercuts while in close, and he did a superb job of negating the Russian fighter’s offense.
By Dan Ambrose: Former WBO 140lb champion Ruslan Provodnikov’s fight against 40-year-old former WBC lightweight champion Jose Luis Castillo (66-12-1, 57 KOs) on November 28th is perceived as a one-sided mismatch in the eyes of many boxing experts.
To be sure, it would seem likely that Provodnikov will wear Castillo down at some point in the fight and score a knockout. However, the fight could spell danger for Provodnikov if Castillo decides to use his boxing skills to try and win a decision rather than him going to war with Provodnikov.
By Cameron Gillon: Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) light welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov looks set to return to the ring in late November on the 28th in Moscow, Russia. However, his opponent is still yet to be confirmed.
It is looking highly likely he will be put against 40-year-old veteran and former WBC lightweight world champion Jose Luis Castillo (66-12-1, 57 KOs).