Baysangurov, who held the IBF and WBO youth titles, will challenge Argentina’s Nicolas Jara for the WBA Continental American welterweight belt.
– As a sportsman, I have been observing the organisational aspects of the IBA for a long time, following its policies. And I think that it is a very progressive organisation,” Baysangurov is quoted as saying by the press service of the Russian Boxing Federation. – Imagine for a second that the WBC organised a tournament where its championship belt was at stake and also paid fees to boxers. It is hard to imagine, because all these organisations are trying to make money out of tournaments, but here it is the other way around, everything is for boxers. There are professional fights and amateurs are given a chance, and they also popularise boxing by paying a lot of money. Even current champions cannot receive the kind of fees that the IBA offers.
Eurasian Boxing Parliament (EBP) champion Tigran Uzlyan (weight up to 60 kg) will face Ender Lutses from Venezuela.
– Our team studied the opponent, in particular his fight with Albert Batyrgaziev. We fully understand that this is a serious opponent. But I am fully prepared for this confrontation, I am completely focused and confident in myself and my abilities. I will proudly raise the Russian flag after my victory.
