Promoter Vladimir Khryunov said that MMA heavyweight Sergei Kharitonov was originally supposed to hold a boxing match against former WBC world champion Bermain Stivern.
On the eve of Kharitonov, in a six-round duel, he defeated the American Malik Scott by a separate decision of the judges.
“The fight with Bermain Steven was being prepared. A contract was signed, this is Don King's boxer. This was before all the events. I even have a poster with Bermain Stiverne. But circumstances came, and Don King says: "Donald Trump called me, said not to do this."
Thanks to Malik Scott for not looking at this. Not a single person told him: “Come here.” He arrived. This is an incredible miracle in today's conditions," Khryunov said.
