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12 YEARS AGO TODAY—Ruslan Provodnikov and Mike Alvarado went to battle in one of the most brutal fights of the decade. Provodnikov’s relentless pressure and heavy shots wore Alvarado down, forcing a stoppage after the 10th round. Alvarado couldn’t answer the bell for the 11th, giving Provodnikov the TKO victory and the Junior Welterweight World Title. Pure heart, pure violence — a modern classic. 💥🥊

18 years ago TODAY—but it feels like just yesterday—these gladiators stepped into the ring with destroying 💥 Jose Luis Castillo in the 4th round to retain his junior welterweight world title live on from the Thomas and Mack Center in ! 🥊🏆