11/13 - Joseph Diaz Jr. (12-0, 8 KO’s) vs. Roberto Castaneda (21-7-1, 15 KO’s) - Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, USA This is the headlining bout on Thursday night’s Golden Boy Live card; Diaz is a 2012 U.S. Olympian and Castaneda has become a stepping stone opponent to rising prospects the last two years. 11/13 – Carlos Cuadras (30-0-1, 24 KO’s) vs. Marvin … [Read more...]
ShoBox: Gary Russell Jr. headlines “Night of the Olympians”
Friday Night at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California, undefeated featherweight Gary Russell Jr. (20-0, 12 KO’s) will look to keep his undefeated record in tact when he meets Mexico’s Roberto Castaneda (20-2-1, 15 KO’s). The scheduled 10 rounder will be the main event on Golden Boy Promotions “Night of the Olympians” card, which also features five of the United States … [Read more...]
Ruslan Provodnikov Wins Easy Mismatch: FNF Recap
by Fox Doucette Fans got a nice four-pack of boxing action on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights tonight. In the main event, Ruslan Provodnikov (22-1, 15 KOs) smashed severely overmatched Jose Reynoso (16-4-1, 3 KOs) in two rounds. In the co-feature, lightly-regarded Christopher Martin (24-2-3, 7 KOs) pulled a mild upset, knocking out Roberto Castaneda (20-2-1, 15 KOs) with a couple of … [Read more...]
All-Action Ruslan Provodnikov Takes On Jose Reynoso: FNF Preview
by Fox Doucette Hard-hitting, TV-friendly Russian fighter Ruslan Provodnikov (21-1, 14 KOs) makes his seventh appearance on ESPN2's Friday Night Fights from the Omega Products International Arena in Corona, California, Friday night. He takes on Jose Reynoso (16-3-1, 3 KOs) in what should be more of a showcase fight than a genuine challenge. In the co-feature, Christopher … [Read more...]