Lebedev should've called it a day after the Gassiev fight or if he wanted to go out on a win after beating Flanagan. 40 y/o, way past his best, takes over a year out and then in his first fight back opts for a fight with the most awkward slick guy in the division who even if you beat him makes everyone look bad
**** yeah Mchunu! Finally back in the picture. I hope that BS WBC trinket gets him a solid ranking and some decent fights.
To be honest, none of the judges weren´t Russian. They always import for the more meaningful fights. I guess we have the minor belts to thank for that. But yea, judging in Russia is OK.
It was a fun ride while it lasted for him. Promoters would kill for a fighter or two like him on every card.
It's to Denis' credit that he never shied away from tough style matchups for himself. Definitely can't call him a cherry picker.
Lebedev retired, he said he doesn't want to embarrass himself anymore. Nothing worked he said, even in sparring he felt he didn't have it anymore and couldn't pull the trigger.