HOUSTON, TEXAS (Únor 12, 2015) – Gary Shaw Productions a Savarese Promotions nadšeni, oznamuje svůj svazek na podporu jednoho z nejtalentovanějších a přichází vyhlídky v světle heavyweight divize, Medzhid Bektemirov (14-0, 11 KO). A devastating puncher with power in both hands, Bektemirov také vlastní rychlost a rychlost, dělat jej jeden z nejvíce mluvil o bojovníků v Rusku.
Narodil se v Machačkale, Rusko, Bektemirov, nyní sídlí v USA, kde se cvičí s Ronnie Shields na “PLEX” Stafford, Texas. A hard worker who practically lives in the gym, Medzhid jídla, spí a dýchá box.
“Říkám ti teď, Medzhid Bektemirov je jedním z nejtalentovanějších bojovníků jsem viděl za chvíli,” řekl Gary Shaw. “He has the rare combination of speed and power. I’m talking destructive power coming from both hands. His hooks are deadly and his fast feet are amazing. I’m going to go out on a limb and say Bektemirov could be the next great fighter to come out of Russia. I have the greatest amount of respect for Gennady Golovkin a Sergey Kovalev, both are great champions. Golovkin is a very special fighter and if Bektemirov can reach his level, then we’ll have something special as well. I believe Bektemirov will be looking to face Kovalev in the not so distant future.”
Pouze v jeho 12. zápase, Bektemirov zachytil WBC Spojené státy (USNBC) light heavyweight titul s dominujícím výkonem proti Randy Griffin (25-4-3, 13 KO), winning a lopsided twelve-round unanimous decision. Having gone twelve rounds in a professional bout already, Medzhid Bektemirov, se ukázalo, že může jít na dálku v případě potřeby.
“V 2015 Medzhid Bektemirov bude jeho přítomnost známé všem v divizi světle-heavyweight.”Lou Savarese uvedený. “This kid reminds me of Mike Tyson with his heavy hands and tremendous speed. I’ve been in the ring with Tyson and I’m confident when I say Bektemirov reminds me a lot like Mike. Gary and I are going to put tremendous amount promoting Medzhid. He will become a household name very soon and we are gunning for that world title.”
“Cítím se velmi požehnaný být podporován Gary Shaw a Lou Savarese, kteří byli v boxu po mnoho let,” Medzhid Bektemirov řekl. “I’ve come a long way from Russia to pursue my dream of becoming a champion. I love to fight and I get great enjoyment when I knockout my opponent. In every bout, I’m always going to be looking to end the fight early. The fans want to see knockouts and that is my specialty.”