Referee Tony Weeks reveals what happened in Mike Alvarado’s corner that led him to stop his fight with Ruslan Provodnikov

Referee Tony Weeks with Mike Alvarado (Photo: Chris Farina – Top Rank)

By Chris Robinson

The action was once again brisk last night, as a pair of junior welterweights offered up one of the year’s most dramatic clashes.

Inside of the 1STBANK Center in Denver, Colo., as seen on HBO’s airwaves, Ruslan Provodnikov would capture the WBO belt with a bruising 10th round stoppage over a brave Mike Alvarado.

Provodnikov turned up the heat over the second half of the fight and seemed to have the fight all but locked up after scoring two knockdowns in the eighth round.

Alvarado absorbed some huge shots in the 10th and elected to stay on his stool in between rounds, granting Provodnikov with the stoppage win.

Speaking on the tense action that took place inside of the ring, referee Tony Weeks seemed as if he was still on a bit of a high himself shortly afterwards.
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Tony Weeks reveals what went on in Alvarado’s corner and why he stopped his fight vs. Provodnikov

Chris Robinson catches up with referee Tony Weeks, as he speaks on the wild action of the Ruslan Provodnikov vs. Mike Alvarado fight and what exactly went on in the corner of Alvarado that forced him to call a halt to the action
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Larry Merchant would love to see Ruslan Provodnikov face Manny Pacquiao [Exclusive Audio]

Chris Robinson catches up with longtime HBO analyst Larry Merchant, as he shares his ringside account of Ruslan Provodnikov’s thrilling battle and victory over Mike Alvarado. Merchant also eyes Provodnikov’s stable mate Manny Pacquiao as a possible foe in the future
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Photos: Ruslan Provodnikov stops Mike Alvarado after ten grueling rounds

Rusland Provodnikov dished out some serious punishment to Mike Alvarado on Saturday night

By Chris Robinson / Photos courtesy of Chris Farina (Top Rank)

Photos from the 1STBANK Center in Denever, Colo., as Russia’s Ruslan Provodniko halts a game Mike Alvarado after ten heated rounds of action.

The fight was a back and forth affair early on, but Provodnikov (23-2, 16 KO’s) took control over the second half of the fight.

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Mike Alvarado vs. Ruslan Provodnikov official weigh-in coverage [HD]

An all-access look at the Mike Alvarado vs. Ruslan Provodnikov weigh-in from Denver, Colorado. Provodnikov weighed 139.8 pounds on his first attempt while Alvarado came in at 141 pounds, one over the junior welterweight limit, before returning to also weigh 139.8 pounds
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Robert Garcia compares the lack of respect for Tim Bradley to that of a young Oscar De La Hoya

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Robert Garcia in Oxnard, Calif. as he shares his thoughts on Tim Bradley’s split-decision victory over Juan Manuel Marquez while also comparing the lack of respect he receives to that of a young Oscar De La Hoya
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Heavyweight beast Romarick Ngoula continues to sharpen his skills with trainer Rafael Ramos

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Shawn Porter planning to break Devon Alexander down to the body; says he may knock him out

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J’Leon Love (15-0, 8 KO’s) sparring Andrew Tabiti (1-0, 1 KO) at the Mayweather Boxing Club

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Gennady Golovkin feels Brandon Rios could suffer the same fate as Margarito did against Pacquiao

Chris Robinson catches up with WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (27-0, 24 KO’s) in Big Bear, Calif., as he speaks on the Nov. 23 HBO pay per view clash between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios
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Derrick Findley says you can stick a fork in Curtis Stevens; favors Golovkin over Ward in the future

Chris Robinson catches up with tough middleweight veteran Derrick Findley in Big Bear, CA, as he speaks on his recent sparring session with WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin ahead of his Nov. 2 bout with Curtis Stevens
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Mayweather Sr. reacts to Tim Bradley wanting to face off with Floyd

Coverage from the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. reacts to the news that Tim Bradley, fresh off of his big win over Juan Manuel Marquez, wants to possibly face his son Floyd in the future
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Roberto Garcia training footage and sparring highlights ahead of Nov. 2 return in Hidalgo, Texas

Reporter Sergio Venegas steps inside the BoxMania Gym in McAllen, Texas as welterweight veteran Roberto Garcia (32-3, 22 KO’s) puts in some work with his trainer Roberto Norris and later with upcoming prospect Enrique Alvarez in sparring. Garcia is getting ready for a Nov. 2 return in Hidalgo.
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Mickey Bey working the mitts with Floyd Mayweather Sr. as rumors of his next fight circulate

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Peter Quillin reveals why he started trash talking towards Gennady Golovkin

WBO middleweight champion Peter Quillin (29-0, 21 KO’s) speaks with reporter Muhammad Mubarak, as the titlist discusses his Oct. 26 title defense against Gabriel Rosado, a possible fight against WBA champion Gennady Golokvin, and much more
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Boxing standout Damien ‘Sugar’ Vasquez training at Johnny Tocco’s in Vegas for his second pro fight

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Brandon Rios’ sparring partner Herbert Acevedo says Ruslan Provodnikov and Rios would be an ‘amazing fight’

Chris Robinson catches up with junior welterweight prospect Herbert Acevedo (10-1, 5 KO’s), as he speaks on Ruslan Provodnikov’s big victory over Mike Alvarado. Acevedo also shares his thoughts on the possibility of his stable mate Brandon Rios facing Provodnikov in the future
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Too many wars for Mike Alvarado? Twin Alex says he should call it a day

Post-fight synopsis following Ruslan Provodniko’s big win on HBO, as he dropped Mike Alvarado twice and scored a 10th round stoppage victory. In this clip, Twin Alex shares his thoughts on the fight
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Mike Alvarado vs. Ruslan Provodnikov: Ruslan drops Mike twice; scores thrilling stoppage victory

An update from Denver, Colorado, as rugged Russian Ruslan Provodnikov scores a thrilling stoppage victory over hometown favorite Mike Alvarado. Provodnikov and Alvarado traded heavy leather early and the fight appeard to be even through six or seven rounds.

In the eighth, Provodnikov broke through to score two knockdowns against a fading Alvarado. After some more punishment in the 10th, Alvarado remained on his stool, granting Provodnikov with the big victory
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