WBC and IBF World Light Heavyweight Champion Russian Arthur Beterbiev turned to the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov.
“I sincerely congratulate the head of the Chechen Republic, the hero of Russia, my dear brother Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov, as well as all my relatives, friends and compatriots, on the coming New Year! I am glad to turn over with you one more page of history that we have been writing together for so long!
Dear Ramzan Akhmatovich, I wish you even greater heights in serving the people! My dear brother, for me you are an example in everything! " - wrote Beterbiev on Instagram.
Recall that 36-year-old Beterbiev knocked out Marcus Brown on December 18 in the ninth round.
Earlier, Kadyrov presented the boxer with a Mercedes car and also awarded him the title of honorary citizen of Grozny.