(มิถุนายน 28, 2021) WBO #3, กิจการวิเทศธนกิจ #7, WBC #14 bantamweight Nikolai Potapov continued his “Hunt for The Monster” on Sunday morning (มิถุนายน 27) by scoring an eight-round unanimous decision over Tanzania’s Oscar Richard.
Fighting in the main event of a 14-fight event at the Soviet Wings Sport Palace in Moscow, Russia and live on Russian TV and Salita Promotions’YOUTUBE CHANNEL, Potapov (23-2-1, 11 คอส) showed off his world-class skills by dominating the game Richard (7-4-1, 2 คอส) ตลอด.
Potapov, ของ Podolsk, รัสเซีย, was happy to stay busy with the victory and hopes it continues to propel him to the fight he wants: a shot at three-weight world champion and current unified bantamweight world champion Naoya “The Monster” Inoue of Japan.
“I commend my opponent,” Potapov กล่าว, การโพสต์การต่อสู้, “he had no fear in him. It felt good to get in eight good rounds after six months. I am sharp and ready to slay ‘The Monster’ as soon as I get him in a ring.”
Potapov, who had over 180 การต่อสู้มือสมัครเล่นและได้รับรางวัลการแข่งขันระดับชาติและนานาชาติมากมาย, says the vaunted Inoue is nothing he hasn’t seen before.
“I’ve beaten hard punchers like him before,” said Potapov of Inoue. “I know his style inside and out and beating him will not be a problem. Bring me ‘The Monster!’”
Potapov’s long-time promoter, Dmitriy Salita, says that Potapov’s focus has been on Inoue for a long time.
“Since the first time he saw Inoue fight he’s been saying he knows how to beat him,” สลิตากล่าว. “All his experience fighting around the world, he says he knows exactly how to nullify a fighter who relies on his power like that.”
คำ, who presented the event on his popularYOUTUBE CHANNELsays he’s happy with the large viewership who were allowed to watch several exciting overseas prospects before their North American debuts.
“I am delighted that we were able to provide boxing fans with an opportunity to watch free live boxing featuring some of the best contenders and prospects from Russia,” สลิตากล่าว. “Thousands of fans tuned in, participated in a live chat and talked boxing. ของเราYOUTUBE CHANNELhas been a phenomenal platform to give needed exposure to talent from around the world and connect them with the boxing community. There is much more to come in the coming months!"
WBO #3 และกิจการวิเทศธนกิจ #7 Bantamweight Nikolai Potapov Continues Campaign to Meet and Defeat ‘The Monster’ by Taking on Tanzania’s Oscar Richard
Fans of international boxing can wake up to boxing for brunch thisวันอาทิตย์, มิถุนายน 27, ที่ 9:00 am ET (6:00 am PT), ในขณะที่ Salita โปรโมชั่นproudly presents another marathon 14-fight matinee of Russian boxing on their popularYOUTUBE CHANNEL, free of charge from theSoviet Wings Sport Palace in Moscow, รัสเซีย. เหตุการณ์, entitled “Fight and Win” and presented byShamo Boxing in association with Salita Promotions, will feature a rugged eight-round battle between WBO #3 และกิจการวิเทศธนกิจ #7 น้ำหนักขนาดเบาของนักมวย Nikolai Potapov (22-2-1, 11 คอส), ของ Podolsk, รัสเซีย, ตอนนี้อาศัยอยู่ในบรูคลิน, and Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania’sOscar Richard (7-3-1, 2 คอส).
And in the 10-round co-main event, Beshariq, Uzbekistan’sBakhromjon “B.F.” Fozilov(3-1-3, 3 คอส) will face 18-fight veteranAndrey Tomashchukof Chelyabinsk, Russia for the WPBF International Middleweight Championship.
30-year-old Potapov has bounced back nicely from his highly controversial “loss” to fellow contender Josh Greer by scoring two big victories, including his last outing, a shutout unanimous decision over Ukraine’s then 16-2 Oleksandr Hryshchuk in December 2020 ในมอสโก. In his 11-year career, Potapov has already held the WBA Asia and WBO NABO Bantamweight Championships.
“I look forward to returning to the ring and putting on an exciting performance for my fans in Moscow and worldwide,” Potapov กล่าว, who has steadily moved back into contention for another big fight, whether a rematch against Greer or a challenge of one of the division’s champions.
Also scheduled for battle in featured fights are Saint Petersburg, รัสเซีย Zurab Kvitsiani (7-1, 2 คอส) taking on Khimki, รัสเซีย David Nikolaev(9-7-1, 5 คอส) in a middleweight eight-rounder; Grozny, รัสเซีย (via Almaty, คาซัคสถาน) ความพ่ายแพ้ที่มีน้ำหนักเบาสุด Shamil Malsagov (3-0, 1 KO) up against Ufa, รัสเซีย Rustem Fatkhullin (8-8, 3 คอส) กว่าแปดรอบ; and once-beatenTikhon Netesovof Irkutsk, รัสเซีย (5-1, 2 คอส) facing Khimki, รัสเซีย (via Vanadzor, อาร์เมเนีย) Arkadi Harutyunyan(4-17, 1 KO) in a six-round super lightweight battle.
The event’s complete bout sheet can be found HERE.
I am thrilled to bring a Sunday show from Moscow to boxing fans in the US via ourYOUTUBE CHANNEL, กล่าว Dmitriy Salita. “Nikolai is one of the best bantamweights in the world. Coming off this weekend with Inoue’s incredible performance, I believe Nikolai will show that he is elite and ready to challenge ‘The Monster.’”
Calling the action in English will be Canada’s Corey Erdman, a commentary veteran for ESPN, เอ็นบีซี, ซีบีเอส, SpikeTV, BoxNation, DAZN and SNY, as well as UFC Fight Pass’ recurring series Broadway Boxing. Erdman is also a lead columnist for Boxing Scene, and a regular combat sports contributor to VICE.
The livestream is part of Salita Promotions’ ever-expandingYOUTUBE CHANNEL, that already offers thousands of hours of past fights from many of the biggest names in boxing, ไม่คิดเงิน, and attracts more than 5 million monthly views with 196,000 subscribers and hundreds of thousands of daily viewers. ตรวจสอบโปรโมชั่น SalitaYOUTUBE CHANNELfor regular video updates of boxing’s greatest legends, its best fighters, toughest contenders and brightest prospects in action.
WBO #9 และกิจการวิเทศธนกิจ #11 Bantamweight Nikolai Potapov returned to action Thursday night in Moscow with an impressive fifth-round TKO over Tanzanian veteran Nasibu Ramadhani.
Fighting in the 10-round main event of a card presented by Shamo Boxing at the Korston Club Hotel, Potapov (21-2-1, 12 คอส), ของ Podolsk, รัสเซีย, worked past a head-butt induced cut left eye to put his world-class skills on full display. He wobbled the aggressive Ramadhani (29-14-2, 16 คอส) in the second round with a three-punch combination and continued to dominate until the stoppage.
“I am glad to get the work and the win,” said the victorious Potapov. “I would like to come back to the US and get another opportunity to fight for the world title.”
The fight was Potapov’s first since his highly controversial decision loss to fellow contender Joshua Greer last July. ผู้ก่อการของ Potapov, Dmitriy Salita, says the capable Russian is gearing up for another assault on the division’s best.
“I am glad Nikolai got some work in and was able to score an impressive TKO victory. The bantamweight division is heating up and he is up there with the best in the weight class. I look forward to a great 2020 for Nikolai!"
Former NABO Champion and #2-rated WBO bantamweight contender Nikolai Potapov returned to action last Saturday night with a TKO 3 over his Russian countryman, Alexander Saltykov.
Fighting at the Floyd Mayweather Boxing Academy in Zhukovka, รัสเซีย, Potapov looked sharp while forcing Saltykov to stay on his stool after two rounds of pounding.
The 28-year-old Potapov holds a victory over former world title challenger Antonio Nieves and fought to a draw with Stephen Young, who is fighting for WBA Interim title this weekend.
“I am excited to get the win and look forward to challenging the best bantamweights in the world,” said Potapov, การโพสต์การต่อสู้. “Every experience is a lesson and I keep improving with each fight and training camp. Training in Detroit at the Kronk Boxing Gym with Javan Sugar Hill Steward has taken my game to the next level. I am grateful to my promoters Salita Promotions and PBL. I know this is going to be a big year for me.”
Potapov’s co-promoter, Dmitriy Salita, says his Russian bantamweight is a force at 118 ปอนด์. “Nikolai is one of the best bantamweights in the world. His dedication, discipline in training and constant improvement make him a real threat in his exciting division.”
WBO #2-ranked Russian bantamweight Nikolai Potapov is in Detroit, finalizing preparations for his long-awaited showdown with WBO #1-ranked Omar Narvaez of Argentina.
The pair will meet for a 12-round showdown thisเสาร์, ตุลาคม 14, at Estadio Obras Sanitarias in Buenos Aires and live on Argentina TyC Sports.
27-year-old Potapov (17-0, 8 คอส) hails from Podolsk, รัสเซีย, but travels to Detroit before fights, to work with well-respected trainer and nephew of Emanuel Steward, Javan SugarHill.
“I had an intense training camp in Detroit with Sugar Hill Stewart,” said Potapov. “This is our second camp together and I feel like I am getting better everyday.”
Defeating the former WBO World Flyweight and Super Flyweight Champion Narvaez (46-2-2, 24 คอส) will not be easy for Potapov. The tough southpaw won his first world championship 15 years ago and remains one of the world’s best. “I look forward to making a statement in the Narvaez fight and taking a step closer to a world title,” continued Potapov.
“Nikolai is one of the best bantamweights in the world,” said his promoter, Dmitriy Salita. “A win over a top fighter a former world champion like Narvaez will put the division on notice. Nikolai is coming to make a name for himself onตุลาคม 14.”
