World Boxing Championship bronze medalist Maxim Babanin, who acts as Vladimir Mineev’s sparring partner, assessed Magomed Ismailov’s level in professional boxing in an interview with .
AMC Fight Nights middleweight champion Mineev will fight Ismailov under boxing rules on July 20.
— Did you have to watch one of Ismailov’s fights?
– Yes, I watched his fights. At home I watched his fight with Durodola and I was a little shocked by what they did to Olanrewaju. His hands didn’t seem to be tied, but you had the feeling that’s exactly what they did. It didn’t work at all. And if I understand correctly, they gave him 16-ounce gloves instead of 12-ounce gloves. I don’t know how they agreed there.
In combat, I fight pretty much the same fight. Of course, for me, the left side position itself is not very comfortable, but I stick to it and do the things that Ismailov does. You know, he does very specific feints with his hands. It looks a little funny.
— How do you assess Magomed’s level in boxing?
– Difficult. If you evaluate him simply as a boxer, then he is a candidate for the master of sports. I am not sure about that either. His boxing level is not higher than that of KMS, “Babanin told .
Watch the live broadcast of the PULSE UP Mineev – Ismailov boxing evening on Saturday from 22:00 on channel, from 18:55 on Match! Fighter”.
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