You can add Mexican warrior Jose Luis Castillo to the list of veteran former champions who are unable to stay retired.
Ten years ago today, a truly epic yet often underrated fight took place..When we think of great lower weight battles, we think of cassics like Barrera-Morales, Gatti-Ward, Marquez-Vazquez, Paquiao-Marquez and of course, Corrales-Castillo.
Yesterday in Moscow, Russia, former WBO 140 pound king Ruslan Provodnikov returned to action for the first time since June of 2016 (when he was decisioned by John Molina Jr) and the 37 year old ring warrior won a very close five round split decision over UFC fighter Ali Bagautinov.
Here’s another big name who is making a ring return. “Siberian Rocky” Ruslan Provodnikov, now aged 37, will return to face MMA fighter Ali Bagautinov on the 23rd of this month; so, tomorrow night.
One of the most thrilling lower-weight fighters of the 2000s, Russian warrior Ruslan Provodnikov is set to make a comeback later on this year (once the whole coronavirus battle has been won of course).
“One of the most savage battles of the 21st century,” Dan Rafael
Ring Magazine Fight of the Year, 2013 – “A grueling, vicious fight,” Bad Left Hook
Heaven knows, there are eighty long, long years to go before the 21st century reaches its end, plenty of time for many things to take place – including great prize fights.
(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.
(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.
(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.
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.