Russian boxer Sharabutdin Ataev For health reasons, he will not be able to participate in the fight with the double Cuban Olympic champion Arlen Lopez; another Russian boxer, Nikita Zon, will replace him. This was announced by the chairman of the coaching council of the Russian Boxing Federation, Eduard Kravtsov.
The fight for the IBA belt in weights up to 80 kg between Lopez and Atayev was supposed to be the headliner of the IBA Night of Champions tournament, which will take place on December 6 in Dubai. Lopez is a two-time Olympic champion, bronze medalist at the 2024 Games, 2015 world champion and holder of the IBA belt in the weight category up to 80 kg.
“Unfortunately, Sharabutdin Ataev will not be able to take part in the fight with Arlen Lopez due to health reasons. Sharabutdin fell ill and contracted a virus. Undefeated WBA Asia champion Nikita Zon will replace Atayev in the fight for the IBA belt in the category of weight up to 80 kg with Lopez Now we are finalizing all contractual aspects,” said Kravtsov, whose remarks to were provided by the press service of. the Russian Boxing Federation.
The IBA Night of Champions tournament in Dubai will be broadcast live on channel. The broadcast begins on December 6 at 6:25 p.m. Moscow time and on “Match!” Fighter” – at 7:55 p.m. Moscow time.
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