Denver, CO.  ---   No. 1 contender Ruslan Provodnikov of Russia shakes out Wednesday for his upcoming title challenge against Denver's own WBO Jr. Welterweight champion Mike Alvarado, 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.