Director of the International Boxing Association (IBA) Oumar Kremlev During a meeting with journalists at the press center, he announced his willingness to organize a boxing match between a mixed martial arts fighter Alexander Emelianenko and rapper Dzhigan.
Earlier, Emelianenko, in a conversation with , said that Dzhigan was afraid to fight him and suggested that the rapper fight with his brother Ivan Emelianenko.
— What is your attitude to the fight between Roy Jones and rapper Dzhigan?
– It’s an exhibition fight. I support this idea. It’s the popularization of boxing. Boxing has no borders, no age, only rules.
— Don’t you think that such fights harm Roy Jones’ reputation?
– There should be no arrogance. No matter what kind of champion you are, you have to communicate with everyone. If one person wants it, then why not.
— How is Alexander Emelianenko now?
— Sasha trains and lives at the Lesnaya Pushka base (near Serpukhov). Everything is fine with him. He has good friends who do not drink or smoke. He is in good shape. We are thinking about organizing boxing matches for him.
— For several years they have been seriously talking about the possibility of a meeting between Dzhigan and Alexander Emelianenko. Is it possible now?
– Maybe. If they are ready, we will organize it. But only in boxing.
— Are you ready to meet their financial needs?
“We are ready, it all depends on their preparation.” We are ready to invest and find sponsors.
— In January, you discussed with Alexander the possibility of leading a sober life for a year. The price will be an apartment. Will he win this argument?
– He tries. He does not do it for that, not for the sake of the apartment. He does it to show that he is in normal shape. And the apartment… This is the motivation. For him, the most intriguing thing is whether he can do it. Many try to see a weakness in him. As Sasha himself says, many expect that he will not be able to hold out for a year, “the correspondent reports, reporting Kremlev’s words.
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