Russian boxers Muslim Gadjimagomedov And Albert Batyrgaziev have huge potential in professional boxing, said Tatiana Kirienko, general secretary of the Russian Boxing Federation.
Thursday in Ufa during the “Betting League” tournament. Night of IBA Champions” as part of the forum “Russia – a sporting power” Gadzhimagomedov defeated the German Leon Hart by unanimous decision in his first defense of the WBA belt at bridgeweight. Batyrgaziev succeeded in his first defense of the IBA belt in the 60 kg category, beating the Filipino Albert Pagara by technical knockout in the fifth round.
— We congratulate Albert and Muslim for defending their championship belts. They’re great, they’re wonderful guys. I also congratulate Artur Subkhankulov, Danis Gabdrafikov and Azalia Amineva. The whole room supported them. Azalea confidently won her second fight in the professional ring, she did well. I wish them progress. We are waiting for our champions and the strongest of the tournament.
— In other words, Batyrgaziev and Gadzhimagomedov can return to Olympic boxing to try to qualify for the World Championships?
— I think Muslim Gadzhimagomedov will definitely participate. But I want to say that Albert and Muslim are both ambitious and characterful guys. They can handle anything. We trust them! — the correspondent reports Kirienko’s comments.
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