Powerlifter Mikhail Koklyaev told that negotiations are underway to arrange his rematch with the fighter Alexander Emelianenko and noted that money for him in this matter is not the main thing.
In November 2019, Koklyaev lost in the first round to Emelianenko in a boxing match. In February 2021, Koklyaev defeated blogger Artem Tarasov, also under boxing rules.
– Mikhail, when can we expect your appearance in martial arts?
“There always has to be a why. And man is a parasite on the body of the planet, because we consume more than we give. I must like the offer. Or rather, you should not like the character, but the story and the scenario. And my scenario is simple – we start preparing in advance, all cameras should be on me and Sasha, there are discussions about what was done after the 2019 fight. So let’s say, measure the causal places .
– That is, there is talk of a rematch with Alexander Emelianenko?
– Conversations are going on, but it’s interesting when we play, and not when we play. Now Vladimir Khryunov (promoter – approx.), And other organizers are trying to play me. Yes, they doubled the price, but again, it’s not about the price, it’s about the meaning of our craft. Boxing for the gamble and hype is not for me. I am already 44 years old. We need to talk about serious things. We spoke with Vladimir Khryunov and announced our terms. Shooting the final of my social sports project ‘The Power of Yards’ in Red Square and doing a good backstory, that’s all,” Koklyaev told .
In May, Emelianenko picked up his first win since February 2022, beating blogger Yevgeny Ershov earlier than expected in an MMA bout. The fight sparked a lot of controversy both because of the condition of the 41-year-old fighter and because of the course of the meeting.
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Source : MatchTV
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