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October 20, 2013
Alvarado: 'It wasn't worth taking more punishment'
Mike Alvarado knows that he can expect to hear calls of "quitter" from critics following last night's loss to Ruslan Provodnikov, but he says the decision was made for his health.
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October 20, 2013
Provodnikov stops Alvarado to win WBO belt
Ruslan Provodnikov and Mike Alvarado went toe-to-toe, and Provodnikov's punishing power was simply too much for the hometown fighter, as Alvarado was stopped after 10 rounds.
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October 19, 2013
Diaz keeps comeback rolling in Denver
Juan Diaz hammered away for 10 rounds, and though he couldn't score a stoppage, he won a clear and dominant decision tonight in Denver.
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October 19, 2013
Alvarado-Provodnikov: Live updates and discussion
Mike Alvarado faces Ruslan Provodnikov tonight on HBO from Denver, Colorado, in a highly-anticipated showdown between powerful action stars.
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October 18, 2013
Staff picks: Alvarado-Provodnikov
Will home field and a career-best win in his last fight lead Mike Alvarado to a big win tomorrow night in his first A-side HBO main event, or will Ruslan Provodnikov emerge as a top 140-pound fighter?
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October 18, 2013
Alvarado-Provodnikov judges: Reason for concern?
Is there reason to be concerned about tomorrow's Alvarado-Provodnikov fight in Denver, where Alvarado will not only be the house promoter's fighter, but the hometown boy?
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October 18, 2013
Weights: Alvarado one pound over, Provodnikov good
Mike Alvarado came in one pound heavy and has two hours to make weight for tomorrow night's HBO boxing main event against Ruslan Provodnikov.
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October 18, 2013
Juan Diaz plans for title shot in 2014
Juan Diaz has his third comeback fight this Saturday on the Alvarado - Provodnikov undercard. The former champion says he expects a title shot in 2014. Is he being realistic?
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October 18, 2013
LIVE STREAM: Alvarado-Provodnikov weigh-in
Mike Alvarado and Ruslan Provodnikov hit the scales today in Denver for tomorrow night's HBO main event.
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October 18, 2013
Get to Know Alvarado and Provodnikov
Mike Alvarado and Ruslan Provodnikov are one day out from an expected war in Denver. HBO profiles both of these exciting fighters.
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October 18, 2013
Face Off: Alvarado-Provodnikov
If you've yet to see the HBO Face Off featuring Mike Alvarado and Ruslan Provodnikov, check out the video right now.
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October 17, 2013
LIVE STREAM: Alvarado-Provodnikov presser
Mike Alvarado and Ruslan Provodnikov give their final thoughts today ahead of Saturday night's fight.
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October 17, 2013
Alvarado-Provodnikov conference call transcript
Mike Alvarado and Ruslan Provodnikov are two days out from their HBO main event from Denver, and Bob Arum is sick of media and their dumb questions.
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October 15, 2013
BLH Radio for Oct. 15, 2013
Bad Left Hook Radio is back with thoughts on Timothy Bradley, Juan Manuel Marquez, Miguel Cotto, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, Alvarado-Provodnikov, and more.
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October 14, 2013
Boxing TV schedule: Oct. 14-19
Mike Alvarado faces Ruslan Provodnikov in the main event of this week's boxing schedule, with Robert Stieglitz, Jermell Charlo, Manuel Charr, and more also in action.