Ukrainian boxer refused a fight with a Russian for 400 thousand dollars

Ukrainian boxer refused a fight with a Russian for 400 thousand dollars

Ukrainian Zahozhiy did not fight with Russian Makhmudov for 400 thousand dollars

Ukrainian boxer Alexander Zakhozhy refused to fight with Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov. He spoke about this in an interview with the YouTube channel “TYK MASON”.

Zakhozhy said that he had the opportunity to fight the Russian at a tournament in Saudi Arabia on October 28, but he did not accept the offer. “I don’t even want to share the same ring with them,” the Ukrainian explained, adding that he was offered a fee of 400 thousand dollars.

30-year-old Zahozhiy remains undefeated. He has 18 victories, 14 of which by knockout. 34-year-old Makhmudov fought 17 fights, also without suffering a single defeat.

In the main fight of the tournament on October 28, former champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Francis Ngannou and holder of the heavyweight championship belt according to the World Boxing Council Tyson Fury will fight. The fight will take place in the heavyweight division according to boxing rules.

Source: Lenta

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