IBA champion, world bronze medalist, European champion Vsevolod Shumkov said he intends to score a quick victory over compatriot Armen Ataev in a fight at the RCC Boxing Promotions tournament.
Shumkov will meet Ataev (8-7-1, KO 4) on November 30 in Yekaterinburg. Shumkov’s official statistics include one victory in the professional ring: in November 2023, the Russians defeated Garik Gevorkyan ahead of schedule.
— I approach the tournament on November 30 with full responsibility. I trained with the national teams of Russia and Kazakhstan in Astana. These are very experienced guys, we worked closely with them, so we were charged with strength and energy. I am waiting for a brilliant and spectacular fight from my opponent in the ring. I aim to finish the fight ahead of schedule to please the audience. In the ring, I intend to show the beauty of classic boxing to my Ural fans and everyone who will cheer me on the screens! He prepared his series of multiple blows and his high tempo throughout the fight. I can say with confidence that the fight will not seem easy to the opponent, and I will show everything else in the ring. Fewer words, more action!
What do you think about the championship fight? I don’t know if they interfere or not. I am sure of one thing: 2025 will be a very busy year for me, and this is already energizing me,” said Shumkov, whose comments to were provided by the press service of the Russian Boxing Federation.
At the end of September, Shumkov defeated world champion Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov by unanimous decision at the IBA Night of Champions tournament in Baku and won the IBA title in the weight category up to 57 kg. It was later announced that the boxers would have a rematch in January.
The IBA Night of Champions and RCC Boxing Promotions tournaments are broadcast live on and Match! Fighter”, as well as on the sites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
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