Denver, CO.  ---   Denver's own WBO Jr. Welterweight champion Mike Alvarado works out during media day Tuesday for his upcoming first title defense against No. 1 contender Ruslan Provodnikov of Russia, Saturday, October 19 at 1STBANK Center in Denver, Co. Promoted by Top Rank® and Banner Promotions, in association with Tecate, Alvarado vs. Provodnikov will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing®, beginning at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT.   --- Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank.