The previous year, the 42-year-old athlete began treatment for alcohol dependence at a rehabilitation center in Ingushetia. He then traveled to the Muslim holy city of Medina, Saudi Arabia, and a video of him choosing the Arabic name Abubakar appeared on social media. Coach Rasul Magomedaliev said Emelianenko had converted to Islam.
In a video posted on his Telegram channel, Emelianenko said: “As a true Christian, I believe that I must and must help restore the temple for all Christians who want to pray there. Believe in sacred texts, not rumors. “
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