Golub: Derevyanchenko’s time has come, he can become a champion
Andrew Karlov
June 20, 2018, 11:40 a.m.

Ukrainian welterweight Ivan Golub shared the news about his next fight, and also his opinion about the upcoming fight of his compatriot Sergey Derevyanchenko with American Daniel Jacobs for the IBF world title. Golub trains with both boxers in one gym and often has the opportunity to observe their work.

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Shlemenko: Now I'm closer to signing with UFC than ever
Andrew Karlov
June 20, 2018, 9:48 a.m.

The top Russian MMA middleweight Alexander Shlemenko expressed his desire to have a rematch with the Brazilian Bruno Silva, and also shared his further career plans. "To be honest, I'm very glad that Silva signed with M-1 Global. I do not know yet on what terms and how many fights. ...

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Gvozdyk: I bet on Usyk’s victory on points
Andrew Karlov
June 20, 2018, 7:52 a.m.

Interim WBC light heavyweight champion Alexander Gvozdyk shared his opinion about the WBSS final between Alexander Usyk and Murat Gassiev, which will be in Moscow on July 21. "I'm curious how Usyk will fight. He is able to box so that he can simply "take Gassiev to school. Alexander has ...

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Usyk vs Gassiev contract has a point for rematch
Andrew Karlov
June 19, 2018, 3:39 p.m.

The Secretary-General of the Russian Boxing Federation Umar Kremlev said that in the contract for the final of the World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) between Murat Gassiev and Alexander Usyk there is a point about rematch. The fight for the title of the undisputed cruiserweight champion and the Muhammad Ali ...

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Kremlev: 34 thousand fans may visit Usyk vs Gassiev
Andrew Karlov
June 19, 2018, 1:44 p.m.

34 thousand people will be able to attend the final of the World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) between the Russian Murat Gassiev and Ukrainian Alexander Usyk. This was announced by Secretary General of the Russian Boxing Federation Umar Kremlev. "We will have altogether thirty-four thousand places," said Kremlev. On Monday ...

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Golovkin: 45% in Canelo fight is a matter of principle
Andrew Karlov
June 19, 2018, 11:49 a.m.

The middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin explained why he had such a tough position during negotiations with Saul Alvarez on organizing the second fight: "It was a matter of principle. I wanted to get 45 percent - not 42.5 or 37, but 45. We managed to make a good deal, I'm ...

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Mirko Cro Cop recovers after surgery
Andrew Karlov
June 19, 2018, 9:53 a.m.

The legendary Croatian mixed martial artist Mirko Filipović actively supports the form, despite the recent surgery on the cruciate ligaments of his knee. 43-year-old Mirko was supposed to make his debut in Bellator in a fight against Roy Nelson on May 25, but in a few days before the fight ...

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Nurmagomedov: As soon as it came to real negotiations, Conor fell silent
Andrew Karlov
June 19, 2018, 7:56 a.m.

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov once again challenged Conor McGregor to fight, stressing that he was going to destroy the Irishman: "I do not know yet who will be my rival. The battle is likely to take place in Las Vegas. I want to fight McGregor, the fans are also ...

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Usyk vs Gassiev: bookmakers revised odds
Andrew Karlov
June 18, 2018, 4:30 p.m.

Today it became known that the finale of the World Super Series of Boxing (WBSS) between Ukrainian Alexander Usyk and Russian Murat Gassiev will be on July 21 in Moscow. Bookmakers immediately reacted to this information by reviewing their betting odds.

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Officially: Usyk vs Gassiev to land in Moscow on July 21
Andrew Karlov
June 18, 2018, 3:27 p.m.

According to the secretary general of the Russian Boxing Federation, Umar Kremlev, the finale of the World Boxing Super Series will happen on July 21 in Moscow at the arena of Olympic Sport Complex.

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