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MMA fighter Rasul Mirzaev about his new opponent: “He’s young, there’s a 20-year difference between us”
Rasul Mirzaev / Photo: © ACA MMA | Absolute Championship Akhmat
Russian MMA fighter Rasul Mirzaev, in a conversation with Match TV, spoke about his new opponent, 20-year-old Nabi Nabiev, whose fight will take place on October 31 according to the changed kickboxing rules.
39-year-old Mirzaev held his last fight according to MMA rules, defeating Umar Magomedov ahead of schedule in the second round. 20-year-old Nabi Nabiev is undefeated in four fights according to MMA rules and will meet Mirzaev in the AMC SUF league according to adapted kickboxing rules (fighting in a standing position, with small gloves).
— Nabi Nabiev became a participant in a mass brawl in one of the Russian leagues. What do you associate it with?
— Associated with Nabi Nabiyev. He is a young, promising guy… hot. I will be pleased to work with him. Moreover, he has not yet encountered people like me. Even my blood pressure will be new to him. He is young, he is 20 years old, I am already 39. Consider that there is a 20 year difference between us, it turns out. He still has a lot to learn. In fact, I was pleased that they offered such a fight, because I know my data and what else I can show with my legs. I’m very serious about this.
—Who will you prepare with?
— Probably with coach Arseniy Babyak. At the same time, I think it will be possible to go to other gyms in Moscow: Global Fight Gym and Evolve Gym. Lots of rooms, actually. But mostly I train myself.
– How much do you weigh now?
— I keep myself in shape, I think I’m 75–76 kg.
— You are 39 years old, how long are you ready to fight?
“I feel young, I haven’t burned my gunpowder yet.” I have a principle: “movement is life,” while we move, we live. No matter what stories we find ourselves in, the main thing is to move,” Mirzaev told Match TV.
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Source: Sportbox
Former WBA, WBO, IBF heavyweight world champion, Briton Anthony Joshua, was involved in an accident in Nigeria, as a result of which two people died, local publication Punch reports.
The incident occurred on Monday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Lexus SUV Joshua was in collided with a stationary truck. It is reported that the 36-year-old boxer, who was sitting behind the driver, received minor injuries and was hospitalized.
According to an eyewitness, two people died in the accident: a passenger sitting next to the driver and a person in the back seat next to Joshua. The remaining victims were taken to the hospital.
The local police commissioner said an investigation into the incident has been ordered.
Olympic champion Joshua defeated American blogger Jake Paul in a fight in Miami on December 19. In total, he has 29 victories and four defeats in the professional ring.
Source: Sportbox
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Authoritative source The Ring has reported that the famous British heavyweight Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious accident in Nigeria.
The boxer, whose parents are from an African country, came to Nigeria after celebrating Christmas in England.
It was reported that the accident occurred in the capital Lagos. Joshua was in the Lexus that crashed into a truck. Two people died at the scene.
Joshua was injured, but they were reported to be minor. The boxer only managed to leave the car with outside help.
Look at the dire situation in Nigeria.
There was no apparent emergency response after a major crash involving Anthony Joshua that killed two people; no ambulance, no proper medical care. Instead he was made to sit upright in front of a police van… pic.twitter.com/xZ5IEP9hF6
— Esen (@SemiNigerian) December 29, 2025
Sending prayers to Anthony Joshua.
If you have a minute, please pray for him. pic.twitter.com/Dt979HEBp5— (fan) Cole Palmer 🏴GFPR (@BigJeff) December 29, 2025
Source: Sport UA
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Former absolute light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev, 2020 Olympic champion and ex-temporary WBA super featherweight champion Albert Batyrgaziev and bronze medalist of the 2020 Games and 2023 World Championships Imam Khataev, in a conversation with Match TV, named American Terence Crawford the best boxer of 2025.
In 2025, Crawford defeated Mexican Saul Alvarez by unanimous decision, becoming the undisputed super middleweight champion. Prior to this, the American was the absolute champion in the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions, and also became the champion in the lightweight and junior middleweight divisions. In early December, the boxer was stripped of his WBC super middleweight belt due to non-payment of championship fees. At the end of December, 38-year-old Crawford announced his retirement from the sport. He scored 42 victories in 42 fights (31 knockouts) and left the ring undefeated.
The top three of Artur Beterbiev are as follows:
1. Terence Crawford;
2. Naoya Inoue;
3. Devin Haney.
Albert Batyrgaziev’s top three:
1. Terence Crawford;
2. Muslim Gadzhimagomedov;
3. Sharabutdin Ataev.
Top three of Imam Khataev:
1. Terence Crawford;
2. Artur Beterbiev;
3. Dmitry Bivol.
Next week the Match TV website will publish the following material: “The best boxer of 2025 according to Match TV experts.” In 2024, Artur Beterbiev confidently won this vote. In 2023, Terence Crawford won by a narrow margin, ahead of Naoya Inoue. In 2022, Dmitry Bivol won with a clear advantage.
Watch live broadcasts of professional boxing tournaments on the Match TV and Match! Fighter”, as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Source: Sportbox
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