Winners championship fights in Moscow boxer Denis Lebedev and Grigory Drozd commented on his fights against the Polish opponents and shared their plans for the future.
A briefing on the results of the evening boxing Moscow hosted the night, but still did not let journalists Russian participants of title bouts. Even the participants of the show were in no hurry to leave the walls of the arena “Dynamo” in Krylatskom that brought them good luck.
Two title fight in the weight category up to 90.7 kg brought the victory of the Russian boxer . World Champion, WBA Lebedev in the second round knockout of Paul beautifully Kolodzheya and Thrush in the dispute for the WBC belt on points convincingly won the champion – Krzysztof Wlodarczyk.
Without prejudice to the merits of the Russians, it is worth noting that the Polish boxers on Saturday in the Russian capital could not justify the associated expectations. Kolodgy Lebedev was unable to impose a competitive match, and Wlodarczyk – show why he, and not the Russians must leave the ring with a championship belt.
«do not set his trainer Freddie Roach who asked: to beat an opponent in the head from the third round – jokingly admitted after his victory Lebedev. – Hurry up. But the winning shot entirely the result of “domestic work».
Lebedev knocked out an opponent in the second round of the Polish boxer accustomed to his “two”: the right to the body – left side of the head. In the episode, a duel, a Russian opponent cheated: he only showed a right, but struck the left side, which fell to the jaw.
«More on dueling views, and this is an important psychological part of the fight, it seemed that Kolodgy not ready. Eyes he ran, – the Russian world champion. – But do not expect such a quick victory ».
« is expected in the third round “, – joked the fight promoter Andrew Ryabinsky reminding installation coach.
Sam Roach admitted that, indeed, it was “a matter of time when Denis overthrow the opponent.” “Kolodgy not such a bad boxer Lebedev simply much better” – said an American expert.
Lebedev, not fighting for almost half a year because of problems with doping his opponent Panamanian Guillermo Jones admitted that his goal – with every fight feel more confident. In this sense, the meeting with Kolodzheem like no other that adds confidence.
«A further plans will be discussing with the team. Let’s sit down and talk – told the Russian boxer. – The near future would like to spend with your family, and household chores piled up ».
Lebedev, another pre-match press conference to admit that a rematch against the champion of the WBO World Marco Huck “is the first number” on his list of priorities, confirmed that he “has a reason to meet” with the German boxer.
«He’s hot-blooded guy and we have a chance to meet. And with (world champion, IBF Cuban Yoan Pablo) Hernandez really fight – told champion WBA. – About Guillermo Jones is not particularly remember – but wait and see. Two years – the maximum period of disqualification for doping – will quickly ».
What Lebedev did not say it’s about a possible fight with the new WBC champion Grigory Drozd, and finally the issue and asked the media representatives . WBA champion responded negatively to this proposal, and Ryabinsky developed this idea.
«In the near future there is no chance to conduct combat Thrush – Lebedev – the vice-president of the Professional Boxing Federation of Russia. – There are many other good fighters. And Gregory and Denis ready to go against any opponent. But now at least a week, we will not think of any fights ».
Lebedev also admitted that he was very emotionally watched the fight with Wlodarczyk Thrush,” a little voice even planted ».
«Gregory did everything well, withstood all that was needed. Five plus him for this fight, “- gave an assessment of compatriot Denis.
Sam Drozd, who came to dealing with the press later, could not hide his joy at the victory, as he himself said, in “the main battle of life».
«Understood Wlodarczyk, spread his boxing episodes – said the Russian. – All he did was understandable. And in the middle of the battle, when he looked at me after the bell, I saw that he did not just understand what to do in battle ».
Drozd spent a full 12-round fight, during which, according to the rules WBC, twice interim results were announced. Polyak, who owned the title since 2010, and after losing the fourth and even larger after the eighth round. Russians had a duel at their own pace, and if Wlodarczyk tried to add, replied twice.
«waited that he will run in the end, go for broke. And the coaches told me: That’s it, now quit, but it did not happen, – said Drozd. – But there were only attempts. One of the most stressful were the first rounds, and then somehow went. Realized that everything in my hands. Somewhere after 8-9 rounds you had to keep the same line: do not fight, and neatly finish the fight ».
Both fighters got dissection in the clinch, facing heads. In the second half of the fight judges are even viewed one of the episodes, fixing header from the Pole, and took off his point.
«Boxing, despite the dissection was not dirty, – the Russians. – If I was a referee I would have for such an impact, not shot glasses ».
Journalists admired the physical form in which this battle left 35-year-old contender for the title. “Work is necessary – just said Drozd. – Plowed the same two months! As ever in my life ».
And yet the emotions aroused by the victory in his first fight for the world title, broke through a formal” picture “post-match report.
«Did we do Wlodarczyk, this Devil! – Thrush smiled in response to a direct question about his current feelings. – To sort through! For the battle was just a stroke four strong. But not direct such that “Wham! Wow, what a world champion! “. That did not happen ».
« A generally healthy: a fight, such audience in the hall, such stars at ringside! In the middle of a fight, I sit in my corner, and I began to prompt David Haye. Winks, that all goes well, hitting shows. Nice! “- Described the atmosphere of his victory the Russians.
The head of the promotion company” World of Boxing “Ryabinsky admitted that initially he was against the fight with Wlodarczyk Drozd, who in 2013 knocked out the Russian Olympic champion Rahim Chahkieva.
«was so serious contender superopytny. But Gregory looked me in the eye I can. And had a perfect fight. Revenge is possible, and it may be interesting, but we have not discussed the conditions, “- said the businessman.
Ryabinsky noted that the plan to make Moscow the center of boxing gradually implemented. “There are a lot of young boxers who would like to see in front of idols, – he said. – We hope to continue to work with Roach ».
In a briefing with the promoter came and former champion of the WBO title to 63.5 kg Ruslan Provodnikov. “Of course, he’s here for a reason,” – said Ryabinsky telling about the future plans of his company.
«The first evening will be a fight with Alexander Povetkin and Rahim Chahkieva October 24 . As for Ruslana, we want to November 28, he had a fight here in Moscow. About the enemy negotiations “, – said the promoter.
When asked about the invitation to the fighting overseas stars Ryabinsky said:” We have no intention to fight Mike Tyson – Evander Holyfield. He can not: let’s let the champions deserved rest. But it is possible that Mike on November 28 we will have as one of the participants of the show ».
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