Best fights of Ruslan Provodnikov
Over 10 years as a professional, Ruslan Provodnikov has compiled a 25-5 (18) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ruslan Provodnikov stops Mike Alvarado
On October 19, 2013 Ruslan Provodnikov fought Mike Alvarado for the WBO super lightweight title. Provodnikov was 29 years old with a record of 22-2, and Alvarado was 33 with a record of 34-1. Provodnikov was coming off a loss, while Alvarado was coming off a win. Provodnikov stopped Mike Alvarado via retirement in the 10th round. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
2. Ruslan Provodnikov loses to Timothy Bradley via unanimous decision
On March 16, 2013 Ruslan Provodnikov fought Timothy Bradley for the WBO welterweight title. Provodnikov was 29 years old with a record of 22-1, and Bradley was 29 with a record of 29-0. Provodnikov was on a 5-fight winning streak and Bradley was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Provodnikov lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Bradley.
3. Ruslan Provodnikov loses to Lucas Matthysse via majority decision
On April 18, 2015 Ruslan Provodnikov faced Lucas Matthysse in a super lightweight bout. Provodnikov was 31 years old with a record of 24-3, and Matthysse was 32 with a record of 36-3. Provodnikov was coming off a win and Matthysse was on a 2-fight winning streak. Provodnikov lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Matthysse.
4. Ruslan Provodnikov KOs Jose Reynoso
On June 29, 2012 Ruslan Provodnikov defended his WBO InterContinental super lightweight title against Jose Reynoso. Provodnikov was 28 years old with a record of 21-1, and Reynoso was 0 with a record of 0-0. Provodnikov was on a 4-fight winning streak. Provodnikov stopped Jose Reynoso via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
5. Ruslan Provodnikov KOs Jesus Alvarez Rodriguez
On November 7, 2015 Ruslan Provodnikov faced Jesus Alvarez Rodriguez. Provodnikov was 31 years old with a record of 24-4, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Provodnikov was coming off a loss. Provodnikov stopped Jesus Alvarez Rodriguez via TKO in the 4th round.
6. Ruslan Provodnikov KOs David Torres
On January 27, 2012 Ruslan Provodnikov fought David Torres for the vacant WBO InterContinental super lightweight title. Provodnikov was 28 years old with a record of 20-1, and Torres was 0 with a record of 0-0. Provodnikov was on a 3-fight winning streak. Provodnikov stopped David Torres via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Ruslan Provodnikov KOs José Luis Castillo
On November 28, 2014 Ruslan Provodnikov faced José Luis Castillo in a super lightweight bout. Provodnikov was 30 years old with a record of 23-3, and Castillo was 40 with a record of 66-12-1. Provodnikov was coming off a loss, while Castillo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Provodnikov stopped José Luis Castillo via TKO in the 5th round.
8. Ruslan Provodnikov KOs Victor Hugo Castro
On November 28, 2009 Ruslan Provodnikov fought Victor Hugo Castro for the vacant WBO InterContinental super lightweight title. Provodnikov was 25 years old with a record of 13-0, and Castro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Provodnikov was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Provodnikov stopped Victor Hugo Castro via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
9. Ruslan Provodnikov KOs Vyacheslav Yakovenko
On February 20, 2011 Ruslan Provodnikov faced Vyacheslav Yakovenko. Provodnikov was 27 years old with a record of 17-1, and Yakovenko was 0 with a record of 0-0. Provodnikov was coming off a loss. Provodnikov stopped Vyacheslav Yakovenko via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Ruslan Provodnikov KOs Jose Angel Roman
On March 7, 2008 Ruslan Provodnikov faced Jose Angel Roman. Provodnikov was 24 years old with a record of 6-0, and Roman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Provodnikov was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Provodnikov stopped Jose Angel Roman via TKO in the 1st round.