PHILADELPHIA (APRIL 10, 2014)–On Tuesday, April 15th and Wednesday, April 16th, WBO Junior Welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov (23-2, 16 KO’s) will be hosting two press conferences to announce his much anticipated return to the ring, as he will defend his title against undefeated Chris Algieri (19-0, 8 KO’s) that will take place on Saturday, June 14th at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island.

The fight will headline an HBO Boxing After Dark card and is promoted by Banner Promotions, Top Rank and in association with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.

Provodnikov of Beryozovo, Russia announced his arrival on boxing’s big stage with his “2013 Fight of the Year” with Timothy Bradley on March 16th. He then captured the WBO Junior Welterweight title with a 10 round beat down of defending champion Mike Alvarado on October 19, 2013 in Broomfield, Colorado.

Algieri of nearby Huntington, Long Island is ranked number thirteen by the WBO. He will be making his 1st attempt at a world title and earned this opportunity with wins over Bayan Jargal (15-2-3), Jose Peralta (10-1) and Emanuel Taylor (17-1).

The first press conference will take place at 12 noon on Tuesday, April 15th at The Nassau Coliseum to formally announce the fight.

The very next day at 1 PM, Provodnikov & Algieri will be at Tatiana Restaurant / Nightclub in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn.

WHO: Ruslan Provodnikov (23-2, 16 KO’s)–WBO Jr. Welterweight world champion
Chris Algieri (19-0, 8 KO’s)–Undefeated challenger from Huntington.
Seanie Monaghan (20-0, 13KO’s)–undefeated light heavy, Long Beach.
Artie Pelullo–CEO Banner Promotions
Joe DeGuardia–President of Star Boxing

WHAT: Press conferences to announce June 14 HBO Boxing After Dark event

WHEN: Tuesday, April 15th at Noon ET
Nassau Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Pike
Uniondale, NY 11553

Wednesday, April 16 at 1 PM ET
Tatiana Restaurant / Night Club
3152 Brighton 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11235

BROOKLYN (April 21, 2014) — Below are videos of last week’s Ruslan Provodnikov – Chris Algieri media week festivities that featured a kick off press conference at Barclay’s Center and then the following day at Tatiana’s Restaurant / Nightclub in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn.

Provodnikov (23-2, 16 KO’s) will defend his WBO Jr. Welterweight title against Algieri (19-0, 8 KO’s) on June 14 at Barclays Center and will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark.

Below are videos of both press conferences as well as interviews with Providnikov, Algieri and Demetrius Andrade. Andrade will defend his WBO Jr. Middleweight title against number-one contender Brian Rose in the televised co-feature. Media outlets may use the videos for editorial use on their websites by copy and pasting the embedded codes.

Promoted by Banner Promotions and Top Rank®, in association with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, tickets to the Provodnikov-Algieri world champion event are $31, $56, $86, $106 and $206. Tickets will go on sale beginning Thursday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m. and can be purchased online via Ticketmaster by visiting www.barclayscenter.com or www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center beginning Friday, April 25 at noon. Group tickets are also available by calling 855-GROUP-BK. For information on individual suites, please call 718-BK-SUITE.

Located atop one of the largest transportation hubs in New York City, Barclays Center is accessible by 11 subway lines, The Long Island Rail Road and 11 bus lines.

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