Boxer Edgar Ghukasyan said that he believes in the victory of the Russian fighter of the mixed style Magomed Ismailov in the duel with the Nigerian Olanrewaju Durodola. The fight will take place on February 25 as part of the REN TV Fight Club project. Super Series.
“It all depends on the condition of Durodola. If he is at least 70% ready, then victory will definitely be his. Ismailov promised to surprise us, I believe in him. Durodola has experience, he has been in the ring for over 20 years,” Ghukasyan told Izvestia.
The athlete is convinced that the Russian will do something non-standard in the ring. Ghukasyan is working on a corresponding plan together with Konstantin Tszyu.
At the same time, Ghukasyan noted that Ismailov’s advantage is age. So, Durodol is already 41 years old, while the Russian is 35.
“Magi’s only chance is to impose a clinch, fuss and more dirt. If there is classic boxing in the stand, Durodola will knock him out, because he is taller and the boxing school is better, ”said the athlete.
On February 18, the fighters met face to face for the first time at a press conference at the Izvestia Information Center. The journalists learned from Ismailov what he felt when he saw Durodola at a striking distance. The athlete appreciated the physical data of his opponent, recognizing that Durodola has big fists.
Durodola, in turn, also commented on his opponent’s fighting skills. According to the Nigerian, Ismailov is strong and fights aggressively, but the fight will be held according to the rules of boxing, so that the opponent “cannot strike with his elbow, neither press down nor break.”
Tournament “Fight club REN TV. Super Series. Ismailov-Durodola” will be held on February 25. Viewers of REN TV will be able to watch it live. The sale of tickets for the tournament has already started, they are available at the Kassir.ru box office and online.
Source: IZ
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