Fights
Boxer Yallyev on the air of “Match TV” challenged Sergey Kharitonov to a duel
Sergey Kharitonov / Photo: © Louis Grasse / Keystone Press Agency / Global Look Press
Boxer Arslan Yallyev, on the air of the Match TV channel, challenged mixed martial arts fighter Sergei Kharitonov to a boxing match.
Yallyev knocked down Igor Vilchitsky at a tournament in Moscow.
– I had an injury, I didn’t box for a year and returned to the sport. I want to challenge Sergei Kharitonov, if he doesn’t mind, we’ll fight at any time. Let’s turn on the heat, – said Yallyev after the victory.
— I am pleased that there are young guys in Russia. I compete in MMA, I have a contract with Bellator, when I get a visa, I plan to play in Khabib Nurmagomedov’s league In general, would this fight be interesting (addressing the audience)? Our managers must agree, I would like to have a boxing fight, ”Kharitonov replied.
The 41-year-old Kharitonov has 32 wins and eight losses in MMA.
Source: Sportbox
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