HOUSTON, TX (November 23, 2015) – Onoorwonne lig swaargewig aanspraakmaker, Medzhid “B-52” Bektemirov (16-0, 12 Uitklophoue), keer terug na die ring Desember 5, 2015 by die Osceola Heritage Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Medzhid will square off against Alexander Brand (24-1, 19 Uitklophoue) in 'n geskeduleerde 10-ronde bout wat live sal gewys word op HBO Latino begin by 9:45 namiddag. EN/PT.

Bektemierov, ingedeel WBA #12 en WBC #13, is mede-bevorder deur Gary Shaw Productions en Savarese Promotions. Alexander Brand will be a major step up in class for Bektemierov, definitely his toughest fight as a professional. Training out of Houston, Texas, Bektemierov, gee sy gedagtes oor die stryd teen Brand op HBO, sy eerste televisie bout.

“Teen Alexander Brand, Ek sal moet wees op my beste,” Said Medzhid “B-52” Bektemirov, wie uitgeslaan drie van sy laaste vier teenstanders. “I’ve been waiting for the opportunity to show the world that I’m a real contender. Gary Shaw and Lou Savarese did their part on getting me this fight on HBO, now it’s time to do mine. They won’t be disappointed. Everyone watching on television can expect to see a lot of bombs being thrown from me. I’m always going to be gunning for the knockout early, maar bereid sal wees om die afstand te gaan as ek moet.”

“Bektemierov is in die gym besig met sy handwerk sedert sy laaste stryd vroeër vanjaar,” gesê Gary Shaw. “Hy geduldig gewag vir 'n kans om te veg op televisie, and the fans watching on HBO are going to see B-52 drop some heavy artillery. This is a real fight with two top level contenders. Everyone should be tuning in, dit gaan om 'n oorlog wees.”

“Gary en ek weet dit is 'n groot stap vir Bektemierov, maar ons voel hy het die talent en vaardighede om 'n wêreld kampioen te word,” Lou Savarese gesê. “The fight will be shown to millions watching on HBO and we feel our B-52 can come out on top. These are the type of fights that build the character of a champion.”