Coach Abel Sanchez believes that his fighter Serhii Bohachuk (11-0, 11 KOs) of Ukraine has a great future: “I wanted him to make an effort, in order to speak English, so that he gives an interview in English. He is a bright and funny young man, but, unfortunately, this is not manifested due to the language barrier. I insist that he speak more English when he is in the gym.”
Andrzej Gmitruk, a legendary trainer of the Polish Olympic team and top Polish professional boxers, passed away at night at his home, said the Volunteer Fire Brigade from Długa Kościelna.
Former light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev wished good luck to his compatriot WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol, who will compete on November 24 against Jean Pascal.
WBA flyweight champion Artem Dalakian (17-0, 12 KOs) is actively preparing for the second defense of his title against Dominican Gregorio lebron (21-4, 16 KOs). The first stage of training Dalakian spent in the Carpathians, and now started sparring in Kiev. Boxers from the UK and Spain arrived at the Dalakian training camp.
26-year-old heavyweight Oleksandr Teslenko (14-0, 11 KOs) of Ukraine will have his next fight on Olexandr Gvozdyk - Adonis Stevenson undercard on December 1 in Quebec, Canada. The 41-year-old Edson Cesar Antonio (40-7-1, 31 KOs) of Brazil will become the rival of the Ukrainian knockout artist. For Teslenko this will be the fourth fight this year.
Zaki Yunisov, the general manager of YUKA Promotion announced the date and place of the fight between unbeaten 28-year-old Aram Amirkhanyan and 23-year-old Hussein Baysangurov, which will become the main event of evening "Ring of Champions" in Kazan.
WBO Oriental Lightweight Champion Denys Berinchyk (9-0, 6 KOs) told about his desire to become the Minister of Sports of Ukraine after completing his professional career: “After the end of my career, I will be the Minister of Sport. For a start, I will bring order to the Boxing Federation (laughs).”
Eddie Hearn, promoter of Anthony Joshua (22-0, 21 KOs), said in Sky Sports interview that he spoke with the manager of Wladimir Klitschko (64-5, 53 KOs) about a possible rematch, but he rejected the idea of a fight. The reason for this was the reluctance of the Ukrainian boxer to resume his professional career.
The next fight of Alexander Usyk (16-0, 12 KOs) will take place no earlier than next April. It is expected that for the undisputed cruiserweight champion, this will be a debut in the heavyweight division.
Jarrell Miller (23-0-1, 20 KOs) scored a KO victory in the fourth round over Bogdan Dinu (18-1, 14 KOs) in the main event of the evening in Mulvane, Kansas. WBA-NABA and WBO NABO heavyweight titles were at stake.
