Bradley-Provodnikov to Announce Title Fight Feb.6

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (February 2, 2013) -- Undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion TIMOTHY BRADLEY, JR.  (29-0, 12 KOs), of Palm Springs, Calif., top-rated contender RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV (22-1, 15 KOs), of Russia, former two-time Méxican Olympian ÓSCAR VALDEZ (2-0, 2 KOs), Hall of Fame promoter BOB ARUM and ART PELULLO, of Top Rank and Banner Promotions, respectively. will host a Los Angeles news conference luncheon, This Wednesday!  February 6, in the Emerald Ballroom at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel (506 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. 90071-2607).  Luncheon will be served at Noon PT, with the news conference beginning at 12:30 p.m. PT.

They will be announcing a spectacular world championship event, headlined by Bradley's first defense of the title he won last year by defeating Manny Pacquiao, against the No. 2-rated contender Provodnikov. Valdez will highlight the undercard in a six-round featherweight bout.

Promoted by Top Rank®, in association with Banner Promotions and Tecate, Bradley-Provodnikov will take place Saturday, March 16, at The Home Depot Center and will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing®.

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