“He threw a left side kick, then they gave me a knockdown. And I saw his hand coming, I understood that my hand was protecting me, because if I had not seen this blow, the consequences would have been much worse... And at that moment I was more disappointed because I remember everything well, I understand everything, but somehow he hit with a clear blow. I was shocked, although I can’t say that much. There was more disappointment than anxiety from the missed blow,” said the boxer.
The confrontation between Beterbiev and Johnson took place in October 2018, ending with Arthur’s victory by knockout.