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The 12 round fight was held in Moscow at the "Olympic" sports complex. The three judges gave victory to the Ukrainian athlete of 31 years – 120: 108, 119: 109, 119: 109.
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Gbadiev on the way to the final literally demolished his rivals – in quarters of final, the Russian eliminated the Polish Krzysztof Wlodarczyk, in the semifinal – Cuban Junier Dorticos. Olympic champion Usik, considered the tournament's favorite, has become Gbadiev's most serious opponent. Russian boxer repeatedly inflicted dangerous shots in the first half of the fight, more than once shaken the Ukrainian boxer. However, in the second half of the battle, Gbadiyev failed to consolidate his success, giving way to a more technical and masterful opponent.
Usik won the 15th victory in the professional ring (11 by KO) without defeating. Gbadiyev suffered the first defeat in his career with 26 wins (19 by KO).
Earlier, three boxers had four world champion belts in the main versions – Americans Bernard Hopkins, Jermain Taylor (middleweight) and Terence Crawford (light welterweight)
According to Umar Kremlev, Secretary General of the Federation Russian boxing, TASS, security at the event was organized at the highest level, no incident was recorded
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Lebedev and Belle are potential rivals of the event. Usik [1] 9659009] The World Boxing Association (WBA) champion "on vacation" Russian Denis Lebedev could become Usik's next opponent. Tbad was informed by the head of the promotional company "World of Boxing" Andrei Ryabinsky.
"We think about that," said the source. Usik's manager, Egis Klimas, told TASS that the boxer should switch to heavyweight.
"I heard that Tony Bellew wanted to box with the winner of the last battle, he recently defeated David Hay very beautifully.This, I think, you can start.But you must weigh everything, can -being that there are still good financial battles in the current weight, you have to move step by step, "Usik told reporters
Lebedev is currently coaching Los Angeles. In his last fight last September, he defeated Australian Mark Flanagan
Bellew once again defeated former world champion David Haye in May of this year.
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Gbadiev can switch to heavyweight
] A Russian boxer after a fight with Anchor can also go in the heavyweights. "So far, there has been no decision on this issue, Murat and I will discuss other projects," said Leon Margules, Gbadiev's promoter, adding that the career began that for the 24-year-old Russian
Gbadiyev himself referred to Usik as the strongest opponent of his career [19659004] "Excellent fight, good experience." I would like to congratulate the Sasha team for Sasha has shown that I have something to work, there is a difference that he has a huge school of amateur.I saw my weaknesses, I will work harder and come back much stronger, "Gbadiev told reporters
After the fight, the sportsman was supported by teammate – world champion Gennady Golovkin of Kazakhstan. Golovkin advised the Russians not to get angry
Still in Gbadiev's locker room after the battle of Usik, they photographed together and wished each other good luck. Boxers before, during and after the fight were treated with great respect.
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The victories of Chudinov and Madiev
In the boxing party that took place in the sports complex "Olimpiyskiy" of the capital. boxers. These fights anticipated the main battle of the evening between Gbadiev and Usik.
The Russian Magomed Madiyev met in the ring with the Argentine Guido Pitto, the duel of the mediums ended in a draw
In the same weight, fought the representatives of Russia Vladimir Shishkin and Hasanov Gasanov. Shishkin won by KO.
Another Russian middleweight champion was Sergey Vorobiev, who beat his compatriot Konstantin Ponomarev with a separate decision.
Another representative of Russia Denis Shafikov in a second semi-light duel was stronger than the Philippine John Gemino. The absolute world champion, the Norwegian Cecilia Brekhus, left no chance to the Russian Inna Sagaidovskaya
The main event of the undercard was a showdown in the first heavyweight between Russian Fedor Chudinov and Frenchman Najib Mohammedi. After 12 rounds, the judges gave preference to Chudinov, which did not please Mohammedi, who was confident of his victory.
