Khryunov: The upcoming fight of Lebedev is a movement towards the meeting with Usyk

Promoter Vladimir Khryunov told about the upcoming fight of Russian Denis Lebedev at the boxing evening in Chelyabinsk, Russia on September 7. Earlier it was reported that Lebedev would fight Khizni Altunkaya of Turkey.

"Denis Lebedev's name is already inscribed in gold letters in the history of world boxing. And every Denis fight is a real event. I think that he has enough motivation to win and confirm that he is a true patriot of Russia. As I understand it, in accordance with the latest resolutions, the winner of the World Boxing Super Series Alexander Usyk must meet Denis Lebedev within six months. Perhaps, the upcoming fight of Denis Lebedev is a move in this direction, towards the meeting with Usyk," Khryunov said.