Russian boxer Vsevolod Shumkov declared that the Cuban Seidel Horta did not pose a danger to him.
In the main fight of the Serpukhov tournament, which will take place on February 3 as part of the All-Russian Boxing Forum, the three-time champion of Russia, bronze medalist of the 2023 World Championship Shumkov and the vice-world champion Cuban Horta will face. for the title of contender for the IBA professional belt in weight up to 57 kg.
— For the first time, I will box in the main fight of the evening. It’s very motivating. Moreover, a Cuban will oppose me. This is a fundamental battle. Previously (at the IBA Night of Champions tournament), I lost to Lazaro Alvarez. And now I want revenge on the Cuban boxers.
Horta is a pretty dangerous opponent, he moves well standing up, throws a lot of punches, pulls off combinations, but I will take him with his pace and physique. Now it seems to me that it is not dangerous for me at all. I did a lot of work, I lost a lot of weight. I’m looking forward to the fight, I want to show him Russian boxing. Yes, I am confident. It should always be this way. How to think about defeat? – said Shumkov, whose words to were provided by the press service of the Russian Boxing Federation.
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Source : MatchTV
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