Russian boxer May 9 will hold a championship fight in Germany – RBC

Russian boxer May 9 will hold a championship fight in Germany

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The interim World Boxing Champion, WBA middleweight champion ( to 76.2 kg) Russian Fedor Chudinov will defend his title on May 9 in Frankfurt. His opponent will be former world champion on various versions of the German Felix Sturm, according to Bild.

In December, the title fight, which took place in Moscow sports complex “Dynamo” in Krylatskoye, Russians knocked out of the Australian boxer Ben McCulloch . The representative of the Green continent suffered the first defeat of his career after 14 wins.

In the second round of a bout Chudinov sent an opponent to the canvas exact impact and the referee stopped the bout. In this case, the Aussie was able to recover only a few minutes with the help of doctors.

This victory was for the Russians in the 12th held 12 fights. 10 matches were completed for 27-year-old rivals Chudinova knockouts.

The title of WBA super champion middleweight champion Andre Ward belongs to the American, and the title of the regular championship – Briton Carl Froch. It is likely that the May 9 fight Chudinova and Sturm at stake will be the regular belt champion.

«This is a major breakthrough for the brothers Chudinova that they were going to act outside Russia. Indeed May 9 Fedor in Germany to meet with Felix Sturm. The contract was signed for a fight before, but at the request of the German side, we do not hurry with the ad.

Now we are waiting for sanctions against WBA, primarily for Carl Froch. The fight itself will take place exactly! Here it is in the title, which will be at stake: whether it is defense of the title Chudinova or regular belt champion WBA », – quotes manager Chudinova Vladimir Hryunova« R-Sport ».

Федор Chudinov ( right) in action against Ben McCulloch. Photos Global Look Press.

Sam Fedor Chudinov said that he felt responsible due to the fact that there will be a fight with Felix Sturm on Victory Day.

“Of course, it is very symbolic, especially of of what is happening in the world: May 9, Victory Day, Russian boxer fighting with the Germans in Germany. I understand what responsibility on me, put on the full, especially since the opponent is considered the best fighter in Germany “, – said Chudinov” Gazeta.ru ».

36-year-old Felix Sturm spent on a professional ring 47 fights, won 39 victories ( of which 19 KO), has suffered 4 defeats. After three matches with his participation was a draw. One of his fights was declared invalid. Boxer Bosnian origin, born Adnan Chatich repeatedly owned championship belt under version WBO, WBA and IBF.

Let us add that the elder brother Fedor Chudinov Dmitry Chudinov February 28 in London will defend his interim WBA World Champion against Briton Chris Eubank Jr.