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Two-time world champion, the representative of Azerbaijan Magomedrasul Mejidov shared with the correspondent of the Republican Internet portal Sports.kz his expectations from the meeting in the finals of the world championship in Hamburg with the Kazakh Kamshibek Kunkabaev.

- Magomedrasul, what do you think about your opponent in the finals?
- Kazakh - very bright, fast, young guy. I will have to try very hard to box him right.

- Do you plan to impose your aggressive fighting style on Kamshibek Kunkabaev?
- How will it work out. In the course of the battle we'll see. I do not have any particular manner for him.

- You are more experienced boxer than Kunkabaev. Can this play a role in the upcoming fight?
"He's younger than I am." Ring will show. Kunkabaev is a good boxer. Kazakh boxing school first-rate.

- Can you compare Kunkabaeva with your old rival Ivan Dychko?
- At Ivan Dychko - growth, dimensions, he in general other person. To win from Dychko needed a completely separate approach. And Kunkabaev works purely on technique. I repeat that the guy is not weak.

- With what feelings do you remember the final of the World Cup 2013 in Almaty, where you knocked out Ivan Dychko? How did it happen?
- I knew that I was not given a fight. Won two rounds, but did not win. I had to change the style a little, and everything turned out spontaneously. I did not try to knock out Dychko. I decided in the last round to change something for myself - and it turned out that I won by knockout.

- Ivan Dychko recently moved to the professionals. How would you assess his prospects?
- Frankly, until Dychko is hard. It is necessary for him to recruit physicists. And so, I wish him good luck.

- Did you see the fight of Azerbaijanian Kamran Shahsuvarly with our boxer Abilkhan Amankul?
- I saw, I was rooting for my fellow countryman. First, Kamran did not lose this fight - this is my objective opinion. Kamran Shahsuvarly was a little tired in the end, and this, perhaps, prevented him from winning.

 

Heavyweight Kamshibek Kunkabaev made his way to the final of the World Championship in Hamburg. In the semi-final, the Kazakh won from Arsene Foku from Cameroon. And twice in the course of the match the judge opened an account for the African.

In an interview with the correspondent of the Republican Internet portal Sports.kz, Kunkabaev shared his first emotions from reaching the final, where his opponent will be the most experienced boxer from Azerbaijan Magomedrasul Mejidov

- Kamshybek, you held one of the most important battles in the tournament. What about a rival who looked physically strong enough?
- My parents, coaches and supporters support me - for which I am grateful to them. The rival, and the truth, the strong guy. Based on this, the coaches chose tactics. I'm glad that I won.

- What was the setup for the fight?
- The opponent is strong, constantly moving forward. I wanted to replay it, move more, work with my front hand. It was necessary to win, to show, how strong the Kazakh school of boxing is.

- Many domestic experts said that you need to adhere to your manner and not enter into an open exchange of blows.
- I agree. It's good that the chosen tactics turned out to be correct, and I managed to win.

Twice the judge opened the account to the Cameroonians. Is this the result of a tactical plan?
- No, it was the decision of the referee. That's good, but that's not the point. The main thing is victory. I am pleased that I managed to justify the hopes placed on me.

- The finale is ahead.
"I will give you all the strength to win the gold award."

- We saw that before you went to the ring, you said something. What if it's not a secret?
- I cooked myself psychologically. I set myself up for not losing my chance, I need to win.

- Your next rival Magomedrasul Majidov has great experience. Does not that bother you?
"Ring will show." The one who will be better prepared, set up, - and that will win.

 

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As of now, Tischenko's amateur record is consisting of 239 victories with 15 losses.

 

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Kazakhstan boxer Vasily Levit told the correspondent of the Republican Internet portal Sports.kz about the semi-final match against the Cuban Erislandi Savon, the results of the World Cup and the not-held revenge with Yevgeny Tishchenko.

- Vasily, how can you assess the semifinal fight with Savon? What did not work out?
- I think it was necessary to work more actively, to be harder, to beat more often. This is my first mistake.

- Why did not you manage to press, actively work with the first round?
- The first round. You will not rush. Opponent is also experienced. There was a kind of intelligence. It was necessary to get involved in the fight. That's all.

- The second round was yours. In the third, somehow rearranged?
- Both the second and third round worked.

- Personally, do you think that you won the fight?
- What does my personal opinion mean? Judges counted as counted. And my personal opinion is that it remains with me. On that it, probably, and personal.

- What were the thoughts at the time of announcement of the final result?
- There was a positive attitude in the corner. At this moment, you do not think what and how. There is faith in yourself. It turned out so. What can I do?

- Now you have a medal of the World Championship in your piggy bank. Satisfied with the result?
- The impression is twofold: like, there is a medal, - but I would like, of course, to receive the reward of another trial. All glories to God.

- What are your plans?
- Train, work on mistakes.

- Disappointed that it was not possible to meet with Yevgeny Tishchenko in the finals?
- I think that we will still fight with him. I want to fight him.

- How do you like the final fight in your weight, in which Evgeni Tishchenko lost to Erislandy Savon? The result is natural?

- I think everyone saw that Savon deservedly won the final.

- How to evaluate the results of our team's performance at the tournament?

Immediately for several Kazakhstani boxers this World Championship became a debut in the career.
- I think - excellent performance. Many fans had a pessimistic mood after the Asian Championships. We return home with a lot of medals. We have a new team. I think that we have a huge reserve in order to continue to achieve the highest achievements in the world arena.

 

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Huck against Usyk will be televised by ITV

 

Heavyweight results round up:

Eric Molina/Jamal Woods MD

Daniel Tai/Hemi Ahio lost by UD. Tai was knocked down in the 10 round.

Ali Kiydin/Marko Martinjak RTD 2

Kevin Johnson/Engin Solmaz RTD 2