Athletistic/Boxing. Russian boxer Murat Gassiev said he was not offended by Swede Otto Wallin for refusing to shake his hand during the weigh-in ceremony.

  • Swedish boxer Wallin refused to shake Gassiev’s hand during weigh-in ceremony

The fight between Wallin and Gassiev will take place on September 30 in Belek, Turkey. The winner of the 12-round heavyweight fight will occupy second place in the IBF rankings.

— Otto Wallin refused to shake your hand during the weigh-in ceremony. How was this gesture received?

— It’s normal, it’s everyone’s choice. Some people shake hands, others don’t. I showed him respect, as I did to all my opponents. But for some reason he didn’t. I was not offended by him. It was just a little unusual.

— Were you able to exchange sentences?

— It was noisy, I didn’t hear it. And so – yes, he said something. Maybe he even wished her good luck, but I still didn’t understand.

— Do you agree that you will face the most serious opponent in the heavyweight division?

– I can’t isolate anyone. Each opponent is difficult in their own way. I think we will have a very interesting fight.

— A victory over Wallin can bring you much closer to the long-awaited championship fight.

“I don’t think about whether or not this victory will bring me closer to the championship belt. I just need to go out tomorrow and win.

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