Absolute world light heavyweight boxing champion Artur Beterbiev in an interview with , he called the leader of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, a very generous person.
Beterbiev became the undisputed light heavyweight world champion on October 12, defeating compatriot Dmitry Bivol by split decision. The fight took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Kadyrov was in the ring after the fight and congratulated Beterbiev.
— How important was Ramzan Kadyrov’s role in the final victory?
— Ramzan Akhmatovich has supported me since my youth. I was still little when he said to me: “Arthur, I will help you all, but in the ring, you have to box. »
— How come the guards didn’t recognize him (Kadyrov) when he entered the ring?
— They weren’t security agents, but a boxing commission. They didn’t want to let him in the ring. They also have instructions that they must not let anyone in. There was a misunderstanding.
– Kadyrov constantly gives everyone – and you in particular – something for victories. What have you given or promised now?
— I haven’t seen him again after the fight (the interview was recorded before Kadyrov awarded Beterbiev the title of honorary citizen of Chechnya and presented him with a car — editor’s note “”). He is of course a very generous person. Ramzan Akhmatovich not only gave something to someone from the Chechen Republic, but also to someone from other regions,” Beterbiev told .
The 39-year-old boxer has 21 victories (20 by KO) in 21 fights.
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