Ruslan Provodnikov targeting Ricky Burns and Terence Crawford
Thursday 9 June 2016 17:29, UK
Ruslan Provodnikov is keen to earn a shot at super-lightweight champions such as Ricky Burns and Terence Crawford.
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Provodnikov (25-4-KO18), who has been dubbed 'The Siberian Rocky', takes on John Molina Jr live on Sky Sports 1 in the early hours of Sunday and is hoping an eye-catching victory can help earn him a third world title shot.
The Russian, who once held the WBO title now worn by America's Crawford, told World Boxing News: "If my team decides it's the right thing to do I will do it.
"I would be very interested in fighting Ricky Burns. He is a good fighter and a fight between us would be exciting for the fans."
Burns recently became the first Scotsman to win world titles in three different weight divisions - blasting Michele di Rocco away in Glasgow back in May to seize the WBA world super-lightweight crown.
'Rickster' isn't the only one on Provodnikov's mind, though; the winner of July's unification bout between Crawford and WBC holder Viktor Postol is also on the list.
Provodnikov added: "I've always said I'm willing to fight anybody, but it's all about whether they want to fight me. Usually, we have a problem finding a fight but I'm open to fighting anybody, including the winner of Crawford v Postol.
"I think it's a very good fight, but it's hard to say who wins. I don't make predictions for fights so we will just see what happens."
On facing Molina Jr, Provodnikov said: "I always do the best I can to finish a fight early. This fight against John Molina is the style of fight that I enjoy. It's toe to toe, power against power and character against character."
Watch Provodnikov v Molina Jr, Demetrius Andrade v Willie Nelson and Dejan Zlaticanin v Franklin Marmani from 2am this Sunday, Sky Sports 1.
