Ten Years Ago Today – The Timothy Bradley-Ruslan Provodnikov War

03/16/202303/16/2023 James Slater

Ten years ago today, a truly epic yet often underrated fight took place..When we think of great lower weight battles, … continue

Former 140 Pound Champ Ruslan Provodnikov Returns With A Win Over UFC Fighter Ali Bagautinov

12/21/202112/20/2021 James Slater

Yesterday in Moscow, Russia, former WBO 140 pound king Ruslan Provodnikov returned to action for the first time since June … continue

Ruslan Provodnikov To Return, Will Face MMA Fighter Ali Bagautinov July 23

07/22/2021 James Slater

Here’s another big name who is making a ring return. “Siberian Rocky” Ruslan Provodnikov, now aged 37, will return to … continue

Ruslan Provodnikov Aiming For Comeback Later This Year

04/28/2020 James Slater

One of the most thrilling lower-weight fighters of the 2000s, Russian warrior Ruslan Provodnikov is set to make a comeback … continue

The Timothy Bradley-Ruslan Provodnikov War: The Fight Of The Century So Far

12/07/201912/07/2019 James Slater

“One of the most savage battles of the 21st century,” Dan Rafael Ring Magazine Fight of the Year, 2013 – … continue

Molina defeats Provodnikov – results

06/12/201606/12/2016 Showtime Boxing

(Photo credit Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME) VERONA, N.Y. John Molina outpunched Ruslan Provodnikov in an all-action fight by revealing a new weapon in his arsenal, a sharp and steady jab. Molina captured a surprising unanimous decision in a 12-round junior welterweight bout that featured fierce exchanges throughout Saturday on SHOWTIME from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y.

Molina and Provodnikov promised a war, and they delivered. But what surprised many was the volume of punches and effective jabbing from Molina (29-6, 23 KOs), a veteran more known for engaging in brawls than his boxing prowess. Molina threw nearly 1,110 total punches, including 643 jabs compared to just 265 for Provodnikov, who failed to close the range on his naturally bigger opponent.

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Molina defeats Provodnikov

06/13/201606/11/2016 Rob Smith

(Photo credit Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME) John Molina (28-6, 23 KOs) used his size advantage to outwork former WBO light welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov (25-4, 18 KOs) in beating him by a 12 round unanimous decision on Saturday night at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, New York. Molina used a high work rate to get the better of the 32-year-old Provodnikov. The final scores were 116-112, 117-111, and 115-113.

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Provodnikov-Molina final quotes

06/12/201606/08/2016 Showtime Boxing

(Photos credit: Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME) VERONA, N.Y. (June 9, 2016) – The six fighters, including main eventers Ruslan “The Siberian Rocky” Provodnikov and John “The Gladiator” Molina, who will compete on this Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader live on SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT), participated in the final press conference Thursday at Turning Stone Resort Casino here.

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Provodnikov-Molina Jr., Andrade-Nelson conference call quotes

06/03/201606/02/2016 Showtime Boxing

NEW YORK (June 2, 2016) – Ruslan “The Siberian Rocky” Provodnikov and John “The Gladiator” Molina Jr., along with Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade and Willie “The Great” Nelson, hosted an International Media Conference Call on Tuesday in advance of their highly anticipated battles as part of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader live on SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) from the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y.

Also taking part was Arthur Pelullo, President of Banner Promotions, and SHOWTIME Sports Executive Vice President and General Manager Stephen Espinoza.

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Provodnikov, Molina Jr. & Zlaticanin quotes

05/26/201605/25/2016 Showtime Boxing

(Photo credit: Esther Lin/SHOWTIME) LOS ANGELES (May 25, 2016) – Ruslan “The Siberian Rocky” Provodnikov was involved in the Fight of the Year in 2013 with Tim Bradley. John “The Gladiator” Molina Jr. was embroiled in the 2014 Fight of The Year with Lucas Matthysse.

On Saturday, June 11, Provodnikov (25-4, 18 KOs) a former WBO Junior Welterweight World Champion, and former world title challenger Molina (28-6, 23 KOs) will face each other in the 12-round main event of a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT), from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y.

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