In a recent interview Oscar De La Hoya, president of Golden Boy Promotions, promised fans that the much anticipated bout between former world title challenger Lucas Matthysse and former WBC light welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov would be taking place for March 28th at the StubHub Center in Carson, California.
Lucas Matthysse
De La Hoya working on Matthysse vs. Provodnikov bout
If Oscar De La Hoya gets his way, boxing fans may soon be seeing a fight between Lucas Matthysse and Ruslan Provodnikov taking place this year.
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Broner gets big UD win over Taylor; Matthysse wants to stop Ortiz, but Referee beats him to it
Lucas Matthysse KOs Roberto Ortiz
Argentinean power-puncher Lucas Matthysse scored a quick knockout of previously undefeated Roberto Ortiz with a lethal liver shot at 2:45 of the second round.
Broner, Matthysse & Berto Featured Sept. 6 On SHOWTIME In Cincinnati
LOS ANGELES (July 31, 2014) –Former three-division world champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner will return to his hometown arena following a two-year absence to headline a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® event on Saturday, Sept.
Matthysse Beats Molina In Fight Of Year
On an exciting night when unbeaten WBA Interim Welterweight Champion Keith “One Time” Thurman retained his title with a third-round TKO over former world champion Julio “The Kidd” Diaz and undefeated Omar “Panterita” Figueroa successfully defended his WBC lightweight crown with a 12-round split decision over Jerry Belmontes, Lucas “The Machine” Matthysse stole the show with a spectacular, brutal 11th-round knockout over John Molina in the leading Fight of the Year candidate Saturday on SHOWTIME®.
BoxNation: Keith Thurman, Lucas Matthysse and Omar Figueroa line up on April 26 bill
LONDON (April 15) – BoxNation are delighted to announce another mega bill to its fantastic schedule with the addition of the stacked April 26th Golden Boy Promotions show featuring boxing’s biggest punchers in Keith Thurman, Lucas Matthysse and Omar Figueroa.
Danny Garcia Outpoints Lucas Matthysse
Danny Garcia retained the unified super lightweight world title with an impressive performance against the favored Lucas Matthysse. Utilizing solid combinations and body shots, Garcia executed a solid game plan en route to a unanimous decision (115-111, 114-112, twice).
Danny Garcia defeats Matthysse
Danny Garcia Fights For His 0, Successfully Earning Another W
Unfortunately, despite heavy effort, the sports did not fly the way they were expected in this fight until the last couple of rounds.