Russian juggernaut Ruslan Provodnikov (24-3-0, 17ko) slugs it out with fellow knockout puncher Lucas Matthysse (36-3-0, 34ko) at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, New York, next month, in a fight that the industry are pre-billing as an early fight of the year candidate. For former WBO super lightweight title holder Provodnikov, who stopped Jose Luis Castillo in … [Read more...]
Matthysse vs. Provodnikov: Sometimes you just know
"There was violence in the air, all around the fight.”—Brendan Ingle (Trainer) re the Benn-G-Man fight "Provodnikov, he's a monster" —Joe Goosen When Tommy Hearns came out to fight Marvelous Marvin Hagler, everyone knew it would be a war. It was the same with McClellan vs. Benn. De La Hoya vs. Vargas was like that and so was the grueling Marquez--Vargas series. The … [Read more...]
Matthysse-Provodnikov, 2015 Fight of the Year: The Southpaw
by Fox Doucette Welcome to The Southpaw, the column that would never have coffee with Bill Cosby: Rumors have begun to float around the edges of the boxing world that Lucas Matthysse (36-3, 34 KOs) may be set to fight Ruslan Provodnikov (24-3, 17 KOs) later this year, and on the list of fights that are only rumors this year but would be awesome if they happened, a … [Read more...]
Karma’s A Bitch, Mauricio Herrera: The Southpaw
by Fox Doucette In the words of John Riggins, “I'm bored, I'm broke...and I'm back.” Welcome back to The Southpaw, the column with a better strength-of-schedule than Deontay Wilder: When the guys at the Tribune were discussing our Year-End Awards, a special award category came up to put into perspective Mauricio Herrera's two absolute robbery losses at the hands of Danny … [Read more...]
The Worst of 2014; Harrison’s Monday Rant
by Tim Harrison The year’s end is the time to reflect on the year, compile lists of the best moments, top fighters, and hand out awards and recognition to those deserving. What you seldom see is what is hidden away in the dark corners; the worst of the year. Although to the credit of the wonderful and creative minds behind The Boxing Tribune, our Year End Awards do a damn … [Read more...]