Alexander Emelianenko in August he will fight in Ingushetia according to the rules of boxing, Englishman Oli Thompson can become an opponent, promoter Vladimir Khryunov said.
In May, Emelianenko picked up his first victory since February 2022, beating blogger Yevgeny Ershov earlier than expected in a duel under MMA rules. At the same time, the fight sparked many controversies both because of the condition of the 41-year-old fighter and because of the course of the meeting.
– Alexander Emelianenko has a fight planned in Ingushetia, and he combines business with pleasure. It has already started to take shape. At the beginning of August, a big boxing show will take place. He is expected to participate. The opponent is unknown, one of the options is Oli Thompson, who beat (Aleksey) Oleinik.
– And at the same time, he is being rehabilitated? Is it possible?
“He’s in good shape now.
Isn’t he at the clinic?
– No, he is in a training camp specially organized for him, – Khryunov told .
Thompson, 43, has 21 wins and 16 losses in MMA.
Source : MatchTV
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