Four-time boxing champion of Russia Gabil Mammadov said it was unlikely he could repeat Andrei Zamkovy’s feat in terms of the number of national championship wins.
On Saturday in Chita, Mamedov defeated Ilya Popov in the final in the weight category up to 63.5 kg by unanimous decision of the judges and won the national championship for the fourth time. Two-time Olympic medalist and 2019 world champion Zamkova in Chita lost in the semifinals and won bronze. In total, Zamkovy has seven gold medals at national championships.
– I believe that Ilya Popov deserves to be considered the champion of Russia. I understand that he is already here, and maybe next year Ilya can win the championship at this weight, he has every right. Popov is progressing, growing, improving his form. I think I was more accurate, despite Ilya’s number of shots, he was more defensive.
The tactic was to be as focused as possible, work with him, fake attacks, shoot him and counter attack. While I plan to rest, to regain strength. Soon the training camp in Kislovodsk, we begin to prepare for the world championship in Tashkent. All my thoughts are on the next World Cup,” Mammadov told reporters.
– Andrey Zamkovoy won the Russian championships seven times. Are you ready to at least repeat his record?
Andrew is captain. He is the best example for me. Despite his age, he manages to box at the highest level. Its success is unlikely to be repeated.
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Source : MatchTV
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