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Arís, Provodnikov a hit with television viewers
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Philadelphia, PA (Aibreán 22, 2015)–For his fourth consecutive fight on HBO, “An Rocky Siberian” Ruslan Provodnikov garnered over 1 milliún lucht féachana. Ruslan’s fight with Lucas Matthysse averaged 1.243 million viewers and peaked at an outstanding 1.380 million viewers for the clash, which is now a leading candidate for 2015 An comhrac na Bliana.
The bout comes on the heels of Provodnikov’s three previous appearances on the network, where he drew 1.2 milliún (peaked at 1.4 milliún) for his 2013 Fight of The Year with Timothy Bradley; his WBO title winning effort against Mike Alvarado that drew 1.232 Million viewers; and his controversial split decision loss to Chris Algieri which drew 1.046 million and peaked 1.1 milliún lucht féachana.
“Ruslan again showed he is a huge attraction,” Dúirt Promotions Banner tUachtarán Artie Pelullo. “He is without a doubt the most entertaining fighter in boxing today, and it is proven by the ratings for every one of his fights.”
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Provodnikov puts on heroic effort in Matthysse bout; “An Rocky Siberian” once again shows why he is boxing’s most exciting fighter
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MATTHYSSE DEFEATS PROVODNIKOV BY MAJORITY DECISION IN A THRILLER BATTLE AT TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN VERONA NEW YORK
BEO AR HBO Dornálaíocht TAR ÉIS DARK®
SOLD-OUT SHOW ALREADY BEING DUBBED CANDIDATE FOR
‘FIGHT OF THE YEAR’
‘FIGHT OF THE YEAR’
Cliceáil Anseo do Grianghraif
Photo Creidmheasa: Emily Harney-HoganPhotos/
VERONA, NUA-EABHRAC (Aibreán 18) -Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York was treated to a historic sold out match-up between two of the most exciting gladiators in boxing as Lucas “La Maqina”” Matthysse (37-3, 34 KO s) took a majority decision victory over “An Rocky Siberian” Ruslan Provodnikov (24-4, 17 KO s) in a 12-round junior welterweight bout on the split-site doubleheader on HBO Boxing After Dark ®.
Á chur i láthair ag Tionscnaimh Banner agus Tionscnaimh Boy Golden, & Arduithe Céime Arano Bosca the action packed night showcased two athletes fighting in the prime of their careers, with a title shot in the 140-pound division likely hanging in the horizon.
Provodnikov was cut badly in round two from an accidental headbutt. Matthysse targeted the eye but Provodnikov walked through every shot. Provodnikov came back later in the round with some solid combinations and landed some furious shots to Matthysse’s head. Matthysse had a nice bounce back round five as he landed some hard jabs to the face of an oncoming Provodnikov.
The war continued through the middle rounds as both fighters went toe to toe while Matthysse landed combinations from distance and Provodnikov went on the offensive and continued to brawl. Provodikov had a strong round eleven as he landed a hard left to the top of the head that buckled Matthysse and the Argentinian was forced to hold on. The two waged a final flurry in round twelve and it was Matthysse the former WBC champion won via majority decision with scores of 115-113 faoi dhó agus 114-114.
“I think I dominated the fight, I knew I had the best hits,” Sa'id Lucas Matthysse. “Ruslan is a tough fighter, he took everything I threw at him. Tá mé a lán de meas air. There was a point when I thought that they would stop the fight because of Ruslan’s cut, but his team was able to control it. I hurt my hand in the sixth round, but I kept going because I wanted to prove that I am the best in the division and that I am ready for the toughest fighters. I want to move forward and fight the winner of Mayweather-Pacquiao.”
“He is the hardest puncher I have ever fought but I fight as hard as I can to the very end,” Said Provodnikov. “I never want the fight stopped. The only time would be when I am on my back.”
Going on before the live split-site HBO Boxing After Dark doubleheader, Patrick Teixeira(25-0, 21 Kos) of Santa Catarina, Brazil faced off against Accra, Georgia’s Patrick Allotey (30-2, 24 Kos) in a scheduled 10-round middleweight bout. Both fighters came at each other aggressively in the first round in an exciting exchange of hard punches. Teixeria put an end to the fight in the second round as he delivered a devastating blow to Allotey’s body knocking him down to win the fight via knockout.
“I am very happy and feel emotional about my first fight with Golden Boy Promotions,” said Patrick Teixeira. “I wanted to make sure I impressed them in my first fight, so I trained very hard to make sure I went the full 10 bhabhta. But I am very excited I got the knockout.”
Vitaly Kopylenko (25-1, 14 KO s) won an eight round unanimous decision over Lekan Byfield (6-8-2, 1 KO) i bout mBoston. Kopylenko knocked down Byfield twice on punches that staggered the Atlanta native into the ropes. Kopylenko cruise down the stretch of the fight to win via unanimous decision with a score of 79-72.
“I hurt my shoulder in the first round but I was able to gut it out and land some good shots,” said Kopylenko.
Washington, D.C standout, Lamont Roach Jr. (7-0, 3Kos) faced Carolina, Puerto Rico ar Jose Miguel Castro (4-3, 2 Kos) in a scheduled six-round lightweight bout. Roach dominated the fight early on, winning the bout by unanimous decision.
“It was my first six-rounder,” said Lamont Roach Jr. “I think that I could have knocked him down or made him quit if I would have hit him harder in the beginning but I trained for six round and wanted to make sure I could go the distance. I did want the knockout towards the end, but I didn’t get it.”
Vitor Jones De Oliveira (9-0, 5 KO s) won a six round unanimous decision over Guillermo Sanchez (15-14-1, 6 Kos) i bout lightweight. De Oiveira boxed well from the outside and countered the southpaw Sanchez nice and came home with the victory by scores of 59-55 agus 58-56 faoi dhó.
“Bhí sé ag troid mhaith. It took me a few rounds to get going but I am very happy with my performance and looking forward to my next fight,” said De Oliveira.
Eddie “E-Boy” Gomez (18-1, 11 Kos) An Bronx, New York started the night with a technical knockout victory over Jonathan Batista (14-6, 7 Kos) of San Pedro de Marcos, An Phoblacht Dhoiminiceach, when Batista could not answer the bell to start round six in their scheduled 10-round super welterweight bout.
“Is dóigh liom go maith, I’m satisfied with the win, but I wanted to show more,” said Eddie Gomez. “I was just getting warmed up, showing my boxing and foot work skills to prove I was ready for the 12-round championship fights.”
Sidney McCow scored a first round technical knockout over Paulo Souza in a scheduled four round welterweight. McCow (3-2, 2 KO s) na Nua-Eabhrac, NY pummeled Souza until the bout was stopped at 2:55 de bhabhta amháin. Souza of Somerville, Massachusetts is now 0-8.
Matthysse vs. Provodnikov was a 12-round junior welterweight bout presented by Banner Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions in association with Arano Box Promotions and is sponsored by Corona Extra, Mexico, Beo é a Creid é! agus Khortytsa vodca. The live HBO Boxing After Dark split-site doubleheader telecast began at 9:45 p.m. AGUS/PT.
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Matthysse v. Provodnikov Fight Card WEIGHTS FROM VERONA, NUA-EABHRAC
Ruslan Provodnikov 139.5 – Lucas Matthysse 139
Vitaly Kopylenko 160 – Lekan Byfield 158
Vitor Jones De Oliveira 135 – Guillermo Sanchez 133
Patrick Teixeira 160 – Patrick Allotey 157
Paulo Souza 150.5 – Sidney McCow 146
Lamont Roach Jr. 132.5 – Jose Miguel Castro 133
Eddie Gomez 149 – Jonathan Batista 149.5
Vitor Jones De Oliveira 135 – Guillermo Sanchez 133
Patrick Teixeira 160 – Patrick Allotey 157
Paulo Souza 150.5 – Sidney McCow 146
Lamont Roach Jr. 132.5 – Jose Miguel Castro 133
Eddie Gomez 149 – Jonathan Batista 149.5
Ionad: Casadh Cloch Saoire Casino
Tionscnóirí: Tionscnaimh Banner, Golden Boy Promotions and Arano Box Promotions
Teilifís: HBO Boxing After Dark at 9:45 PM ET/PT
1st Bout: 6:50
Photos by Banner Promotions
In what is sure to be an all-action fight to remember and a treat all fight fans are excited for, Lucas Airgintín “La Maquina” Matthysse (36-3, 34 Kos) will fight Ruslan Provodnikov “An Rocky Siberian” (24-3, 17 Kos), in what will be the ultimate test for both fighters. Due to unprecedented demand, tickets are now sold-out but fans can catch all the action live on HBO Boxing After Dark beginning at 9:45 p.m. AGUS/PT.
Due to the unprecedented demand to see this surefire “An comhrac na Bliana,” tickets are completely sold out.
Doors on Saturday, Aibreán 18 oscailte ag 6:00 p.m. leis an gcéad bout sceidealaithe le haghaidh 6:50 p.m. agus an Dornálaíochta HBO Tar éis Dark telecast ar 9:45 p.m. AGUS/PT.
Matthysse vs. Provodnikov is a 12-round junior welterweight bout presented by Banner Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions in association with Arano Box Promotions and is sponsored by Corona Extra, Mexico, Beo é a Creid é! agus Khortytsa vodca. Doirse sceidealaithe faoi láthair a oscailt ag 6:00 p.m. AGUS leis an gcéad bout sceidealaithe le haghaidh 6:50 p.m. AGUS and the HBO Boxing After Dark telecast will being at9:45 p.m. AGUS/PT.
MATTHYSSE VS. PROVODNIKOV FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND PHOTOS
VERONA, NUA-EABHRAC (Aibreán 16) – Members of the media and fans got a preview of what to expect in the ring ar an Satharn with former World Champions Lucas “La Maquina” Matthysse agus “An Rocky Siberian” Ruslan Provodnikov duringtoday’s final press conference for Matthysse vs. Provodnikov at the Oneida Nation’s Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY.
In what is sure to be an all-action fight to remember and a treat all fight fans are excited for, Lucas Airgintín “La Maquina” Matthysse (36-3, 34 Kos) will fight Ruslan Provodnikov “An Rocky Siberian” (24-3, 17 Kos), in what will be the ultimate test for both fighters. Due to unprecedented demand, tickets are now sold-out but fans can catch all the action live on HBO Boxing After Dark beginning at 9:45 p.m. AGUS/PT.
Anseo thíos tá cad é an trodaithe, promoters and trainers had to say today at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY.
RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV, Iar WBO Super Lightweight Domhanda Champion:
“I want thank everyone for being here and supporting this event, and I want to thank all who made this fight happen, Tionscnaimh Boy Golden, Banner Promotions and HBO.
“I am glad Lucas and team are so sure of themselves because I am positive that once I am in the ring my actions will speak for themselves. I am here to win and I will do everything to win this fight.
“I am positive that once I am in the ring, I am only there to win.
“I know I am only there to win the fight. I will win the fight at any cost.
“No one can stop my will, my will, will not be broken.
“I fight for an idea, for myself, for the people and to make history. I am fighting one of the best fighters, and I feel like this will make history. I don’t do it for the fame or the money.
“I met Bernard a long time ago and he told me: ‘make your own history,’ and I feel like I have been doing that.
“This is going to make a great fight, the fans have waited long for, and let the best man win.”
LUCAS MATTHYSSE, Former Interim WBC Super Lightweight World Champion:
“I want to thank Oscar and Mario for making this fight happen. I want to thank Ruslan for accepting the fight. Tá mé an-sásta.
“We did a great job in training camp, and I am prepared and ready for Ruslan. I am going to give a great performance ar an Satharn.”
ARTIE PELULO, Uachtarán na Céime Banner:
“This is going to be the best fight of the year.
“I have had the good fortune to co-promote Corrales-Castillo I and this could be that.
“It is great that two fighters in the prime of their career to be in the ring.
“I have to thank my partners at Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar De La Hoya and Eric Gomez. It’s very rare and great that two fighters in their prime have decided to face each other in the ring.
“I want to thank Turning Stone Resort Casino, they are a first class operation.
“Both these fighters have gotten here fighting tough, top fighters. They want to fight the best just like Oscar and Bernard who are here today. Ruslan and Lucas believe that they are the best, they are fighting each other in their prime, something that is very rare in the sport.”
“Both of these men have gotten here by fighting very good guys.
OSCAR DE LA HOYA, Uachtarán agus Bunaitheoir Céime Boy Golden:
“It’s a pleasure to be working side by side with Banner Promotions and HBO, making this great fight, the fight that the fans want to watch.
“When I was here at Turning Stone Resort Casino last year for the International Boxing Hall of Fame induction, I stood up and preached on how we should put aside our egos to make fights for the fans. This is the perfect example of what boxing can be when you have two great fighters face each other in the ring. Putting on the great fight is what Banner Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions is all about.
“HBO is one of the best partners in the business, they are committed to putting on the best fights on television. When you watch HBO, you know it’s the best.
“Mario is the top promoter in Argentina, a partner who understands our philosophy, and he trusts us. They have been instrumental to put on the best boxing in the last 10 bliana. We have to thank partners like him for our success.
“Lucas is one of the best fighters to come out of Argentina. He has a great fighting spirit. He has the best combination of being a brawler and can also box and move when he wants to. This great combination makes him a boxer-puncher, which makes him fun to watch.
“Lucas’ record speaks for himself, with one of the best percentages of knockouts in the sport.”
VADIM KORNILOV, Manager for Ruslan Provodnilkov:
“I want to thank the whole team for making this fight happen.
“Ruslan is ready for this fight, this is something he has been waiting for to show that be is the best in his weight class.
” Oscar De La Hoya for saying that the winner of Matthysse – Provodnikov should fight the winner of Mayweather -Pacaquio, Oscar that fighter will be Ruslan.”
ANDREI NAPOLSKIKH, Co-manager for Ruslan Provodnikov:
“This is one of the fights Ruslan has been waiting for,. That has caused a lot of motivation on our side and we are looking forward to a good fight on Saturday, April 18.”
BERNARD HOPKINS, Halla na Famer Todhchaí agus Ardú Céime Boy Golden Comhpháirtí:
“We are here to make the best fights. The kinds of fights the fans want to see.
“I want to address the media: you all get a chance to write about good fights, you follow them and you know who the fighters need to fight to be on the highest level. To be able to continue to put on the best fights, we need you to put pressure on us to continue to do strive to put on the fights the fans want to see.
“anseo, you have two great warriors in Lucas and Ruslan. The fight was talked about and then it was done, and that is what boxing is all about. We want to start a good vibe in the boxing world.
“Write something good about us.”
MARIO ARANO, Manager to Lucas Matthysse:
“We are very happy and thankful to be here. I want to thank HBO, Golden Boy Promotions and Banner Promotions for making this fight happen. I want to personally thank Artie Pelullo and Ruslan for accepting the fight.
“Team Matthysse has done a great job in getting Lucas in the best shape for this fight. Lucas has worked really hard and is prepared to bring the best possible fight against Ruslan ar an Satharn.
“Lucas belongs in the major leagues, agus ar an Satharn he will show the world why.”
MARVIN SOMODIO, Trainer of Ruslan Provodnikov:
“I would like to thank Oscar, Golden Boy Promotions and Banner Promotions for the opportunity. For me it is an honor to be part of this.I also want to thank Freddie Roach for having us be part of his team. This is a big responsibility.
“This is my third time at Turning Stone Resort Casino. The first two times we were 1st round knockouts and Dé Sathairn oíche, I am looking for out 3rd first-round knockout.
LUIS “CUTY” BARRERA, Trainer to Lucas Matthysse:
“Ar an Satharn, Lucas will prove he belongs with all the greats in the sport.”
RAY HALBRITTER, Oneida Nation Ionadaí agus Nation Fiontair POF:
“We are honored to be hosting these two great fighters, and we are happy they chose Turning Stone Resort Casino.
“This is Turning Stone’s 50th nationally broadcasted fight in two years.
“The build up for this fight is warranted, and we look forward to an exciting night on Saturday, April 18.”
Photos by Banner Promotions
Due to the unprecedented demand to see this surefire “An comhrac na Bliana,” tickets are completely sold out.
Doors on Saturday, Aibreán 18 oscailte ag 7:00 p.m. leis an gcéad bout sceidealaithe le haghaidh 8:00 p.m. agus an Dornálaíochta HBO Tar éis Dark telecast ar 9:45 p.m. AGUS/PT.
Matthysse vs. Provodnikov is a 12-round junior welterweight bout presented by Banner Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions in association with Arano Box Promotions and is sponsored by Corona Extra, Mexico, Beo é a Creid é! agus Khortytsa vodca. Doirse sceidealaithe faoi láthair a oscailt ag 6:00 p.m. AGUS leis an gcéad bout sceidealaithe le haghaidh 6:50 p.m. AGUS and the HBO Boxing After Dark telecast will being at9:45 p.m. AGUS/PT.
LUCAS MATTHYSSE AND RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO ARRIVALS AND FINAL THOUGHTS ON THEIR TRAINING CAMPS AHEAD OF THEIR SURE-FIRE “COMHRAC NA BLIANA”CANDIDATE BOUT LIVE ON HBO BOXING AFTER DARK®
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