Here is a list of Provodnikov's best fights. For a list of Provodnikov's losses, refer to "Ruslan Provodnikov Losses".
On October 19, 2013 Ruslan Provodnikov fought Mike Alvarado in a super-lightweight world-title fight for Alvarado's WBO title. Provodnikov was 29 years old and with a record of 23-2 (16), and Alvarado was 33 years old and with a record of 34-1 (23). Provodnikov stopped Mike Alvarado via 10th-round retirement and is crowned the new super-lightweight world champion.
On November 28, 2014 Ruslan Provodnikov faced off against José Luis Castillo at age 30. He was coming in with a record of 24-3 (17), and Castillo was 40 years old and with a record of 66-12-1 (57). Provodnikov stopped José Luis Castillo via TKO.
On May 21, 2010 Ruslan Provodnikov faced off against Emanuel Augustus at age 26. He was coming in with a record of 16-0 (11), and Augustus was 35 years old and with a record of 38-31-6 (20). Provodnikov stopped Emanuel Augustus via TKO.
On November 28, 2009 Ruslan Provodnikov faced off against Victor Hugo Castro in a super-lightweight bout at age 25. He was coming in with a record of 14-0 (9). Provodnikov stopped Victor Hugo Castro via KO.
On June 29, 2012 Ruslan Provodnikov faced off against Jose Reynoso in a super-lightweight bout at age 28. He was coming in with a record of 22-1 (15). Provodnikov stopped Jose Reynoso via KO.