Mixed style Russian fighter Vladimir Minev during a press conference dedicated to a boxing match with a compatriot Magomed Ismailov said he does not consider his opponent an enemy.
The fight will take place on July 20 in Moscow. Previously, Mineev and Ismailov fought two fights under MMA rules in 2018 (draw) and 2021 (Vladimir’s victory).
“We already shook hands today.” We are not enemies, we are rivals. Since we’ve been going out in the box, it’s the biggest show of respect. I just used to respond to the words that he doesn’t respect me as a person. It wasn’t pretty. That’s why I reacted accordingly, ”reports the correspondent of , reporting Mineev’s words.
Ismailov, 38, has 18 wins, 3 losses and a draw in MMA. Mineev, 34, has 16 wins, losses and draws in MMA.
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Source : MatchTV
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