Ruslan Provodnikov
Russian boxer (born 1984) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Mikhailovich and the family name is Provodnikov.
Ruslan Mikhailovich Provodnikov (Russian: Руслан Михайлович Проводников; born 20 January 1984) is a former Russian professional boxer and politician. In boxing he competed from 2006 to 2016, and held the WBO junior welterweight title from 2013 to 2014. He challenged once for the WBO welterweight title in 2013 against Timothy Bradley, in a fight that was named Fight of the Year by The Ring magazine and the Boxing Writers Association of America.
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Ruslan Provodnikov Руслан Проводников | |
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Born | (1984-01-20) 20 January 1984 (age 40) Beryozovo, Soviet Union |
Nationality | Russian |
Other names | The Siberian Rocky |
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Weight(s) | |
Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
Reach | 168 cm (66 in) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 30 |
Wins | 25 |
Wins by KO | 18 |
Losses | 5 |
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During the prime of his career, Provodnikov was known as a highly aggressive pressure fighter possessing formidable punching power, stamina and an exceptionally durable chin.