Timothy Bradley Ekes by Ruslan Provodnikov: BOXING RESULTS

By Geno McGahee

Timothy Bradley, 30-0, 12 KO’s, showed signs of ring rust after 10 month layoff, getting hurt often in the early rounds. Provodnikov, 22-2, 15 KO’s, showed his punching power by nearly knocking Bradley down on several occasions. As the rounds went on, Bradley took control with his speed and timing, but Ruslan was always dangerous and hurt Bradley whenever he was able to touch him.

Bradley had control of the fight but in the last two rounds, Ruslan came on strong and would drop Bradley in the last 10 seconds of the final round, but it was too little, too late. Bradley won by scores of 115-112 and 114-113 (twice).

It was a war and an off night for Bradley, but he’s back on track and won this tough fight.