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Oleksandr Gvozdik became one of the first Ukrainians to compete at a Zuffa Boxing tournament. Now Oleksandr Usyk could join the project, who is eager to have one more fight before finally ending his career.
On the eve, it became known that Zuffa terminated Gvozdik's contract after his loss to Radivoje Kalajdzic. In an interview with vRINGe, he said that the league is not like other promoter companies.
Former world champion spoke about Zuffa Boxing
Gvozdik noted that there are clear boundaries for boxers that you must not cross. As an example, he said that details about shorts, underwear, and even socks you wear must be coordinated with the league.
According to Oleksandr, this is not like other promoter companies where a boxer has a lot of freedom.
With them, it feels like a barracks. But in some way, this is even good. Because working with them, you do not have to worry about many things, such as how you go out, what to wear,
— said the Ukrainian.
He added that such a format never bothered him.
Recall that Usyk is in talks with Zuffa Boxing head Dana White about a farewell bout against Deontay Wilder in the United States. Also involved in these negotiations is Saudi co-founder of Zuffa, Turki Al‑Sheikh.
According to the boxer, he has two options for the next fight, and his team is working on it. The Ukrainian plans to choose the opponent for whom the meeting would be more advantageous.
Additionally, the Usyk–Wilder matchup could be the first company heavyweight title belt in history on the line.
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