Russian boxer Djambulat Bijamov said he was confident in his victory over double Cuban Olympic champion Arlen Lopez.
The match between the teams of Russia and Cuba will take place on December 24 in Samara. Silver medalist of the 2021 World Championship, three-time Russian champion Dzhambulat Bizhamov will fight in the weight category up to 80 kg with two-time Olympic champion and 2015 world champion Arlen Lopez. The confrontation in the weight category up to 92 kg will also be interesting – multiple medalist of the Russian championships Sergey Sloboyan will meet with two-time Olympic champion and five-time world champion Julio Cesar La Cruz.
— The confrontation between Russia and Cuba is still the most competitive battle. All opponents are very worthy, the Cuban team is one of the greatest powers in boxing. I have a titled opponent. And it is easier to adapt to good opponents and there is more motivation to win. I was happy when I found out I would be boxing with Arlen Lopez, I’m interested in trying. I am confident in my victory. “I will win thanks to my youth, my desire and my aspirations,” reports the correspondent of , according to Bizhamov’s words.
“I am well prepared for the fight,” Lopez said in turn. – I know my future opponent. Furthermore, I would like to express my gratitude to the Russian Boxing Federation for the excellent opportunity provided to Cuban boxers to compete. It will be a great experience for me and for my opponent. I promise we will have a great fight.
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Source : MatchTV
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