Russian Sharabutdin Ataev admitted that he would not feel like a European champion in the event of a final victory, as he would only have two fights at the tournament.
On Thursday in Belgrade, the 2023 world champion Ataev defeated Serbian Veljko Raznatovic by unanimous decision and reached the final of the European Championship in the weight category up to 86 kg.
— From my own experience and from other people’s stories, I don’t remember immediately reaching the semi-finals at the European Championships. But it will be so, there is only one fight left to become European champion, ”reports the correspondent of , reporting Atayev’s words.
— How did you react to the announcement that you would not have a quarter-final match?
– Yesterday, to be honest, I wanted to box, because my opponent in the semi-final had already fought two fights and had caught his breath and opposed me. And on the eighth day of the tournament, I go to the first fight. But I think we’re experienced enough that it won’t be a problem. I tried, the coach shouted not to take risks.
— The fans ardently supported your opponent. Is it nice to box when people support you?
“Of course it gave me energy, so at some points the coach saw it and told me not to take risks, not to cut myself short. The crowd was excited, I wanted to let loose and play for the crowd a little bit. It’s interesting when the whole audience is against you. At one point it was like a cup of coffee was basically thrown. flew into the ring.
A month ago we were already at the tournament, nothing has changed much. I don’t feel like a star. This tournament takes place before the Olympics, so not all serious competitors have come. Well, I’ll only have two fights… I won’t feel like a champion.
Russian boxers participate in the tournament with national attributes.
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