Promoter Vladimir Khryunov told that the choice of religion is a personal matter Alexandra Emelianenko and wished the Russian fighter to overcome the difficulties of the past year.
During his MMA career, Alexander Emelianenko won 28 victories, suffered nine defeats and one of his fights ended in a draw. Since last summer, the 42-year-old fighter has been undergoing rehabilitation in Ingushetia.
— We learned that Alexander Emelianenko had converted to Islam. Do you know if this is true?
— Religion is a personal matter for Alexander Emelianenko. He will be in Moscow soon, let’s talk to him. Sasha had a very difficult previous year: there was intensive care and rehabilitation. I want him to finally undergo all the medical procedures, all the examinations and return to fighting,” Khryunov told .
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