The Russian’s in-your-face style makes him a tough fight for anyone and it’s little surprise that many big names have baulked at the chance to challenge him. Those plans changed, though, because “six or seven opponents changed their mind about fighting me”. Johannesburg, October 27 – Former world champion Ruslan Provodnikov (24-4, 17 KOs) says he will be in great shape for next weekend’s showdown with Jesus Alvarez Rodriguez (13-0, 10 KOs) in Monte Carlo as he was in training for a fight in New York at the same time. “A lot of big names didn’t want to fight, but he did.”īoxing Jesus Alvarez Rodriguez Monte Carlo Ruslan Provodnikov “I must praise Rodriguez,” said the Russian later. It was Provodnikov’s first win since his narrow April defeat to Lucas Matthysse. After Rodriguez was decked again soon after, referee Stan Christodoulou wisely called a halt. Rodriguez was sent reeling in the fourth, taking an eight-count after a succession of hooks to the body.

The Russian was the aggressor and although his Mexican opponent had some success counter-punching, he didn’t have the strength to hold off Provodnikov. With HRH Prince Albert looking on, the former WBO junior-welterweight champion wasn’t unduly stretched as he hit his stride early and pounded away until the finish of their scheduled 10-round welterweight clash. Monte Carlo, Nov 7 – Ruslan Provodnikov (25-4, 18 KO’s) promised to put on a show and he didn’t disappoint as he overwhelmed unbeaten Jesus Alvarez Rodriguez (14-1, 11 KO’s) in four rounds at the glitzy Salle Des Etoiles in Monte Carlo on Saturday night.

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