Cherkashin: "I'm looking forward to the fight"

Fedor Cherkashin (20-0, 13 KOs) completed preparations for his second professional performance in the United States. Saturday at Premier Boxing Champions in Minneapolis, the undefeated middleweight will face the toughest test of his pro career, crossing gloves with Nathaniel Gellimore (22-5, 17 KOs).

“It's time for a fight. As for my future opponent, an experienced boxer, I am focused and ready to do anything to win this fight, ”says a Ukrainian who plays for the Polish KnockOut Promotions.

34-year-old Hellimore defeated the previously undefeated Leon Lawson in his last professional fight. The Jamaican-born boxer from the United States also had victories over Jason Rosario and Justin DeLoach.

“Of course, this is a big challenge for me, and I can’t wait to show my boxing to the public,” Cherkashin added.

The main event of this evening will be the fight for the regular WBA super middleweight belt between David Morrell (7-0, 6 KOs) and Aidos Yerbosynuly (16-0, 11 KOs). In the United States, the evening will be broadcast on Showtime.