russian boxer Vsevolod Shumkov said he did not consider himself the star of the second Victory Cup.
On Saturday, Shumkov, who competes up to 58kg for Team Leningrad, beat Ilyas Naibkhanov of Team Kavkaz in the first round. Shumkov is a three-time Russian champion and 2023 World Championship bronze medalist.
– Everything happened quickly. The opponent went to me, which I needed. I mostly work forward. As a result, I confidently finished the fight ahead of schedule.
Do I feel like a tournament star? What you are. Zvezda is an Olympic and world champion. I am a beginner boxer. I think in the future I will become a star. I’m heading towards this, I’m training,” Shumkov told .
The entire Victory Cup tournament is broadcast live on and Match! Fighter”.
Source : MatchTV
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