Oleksandr Gvozdyk

Former world light heavyweight champion Ukrainian Oleksandr Gvozdyk spoke out about the lack of civic position of prominent compatriot Vasyl Lomachenko.

"If someone is trying to make Lomachenko look like a Ukrainian hero, tell them, let them talk to Ukrainian coaches and fighters. They will give you a completely opposite opinion. Top Rank is probably trying to make it look like Lomachenko is supporting his country.

Today we have this bastard [Putin] who is killing and trying to destroy my country. After this war started, there is more bombing going on. People are under the rubble. People are bleeding, with limbs torn off. I don't support that. Because of this, many people do not like him anymore," - quotes Gvozdik The Sunday Long Read.

Recall that on May 12 in Perth, Australia, Lomachenko will fight for the vacant IBF lightweight title with George Kambososos.

Saul Alvarez, the absolute champion of the world in the super middleweight division, shared his opinion about the undefeated David Benavides. Canelo noted that he doesn't consider David a monster and compared him to Gennadiy Golovkin.

"Is Benavides a monster? No, he's just like Golovkin. I've fought every style imaginable," Fight Hub TV quoted Alvarez as saying.

Already on May 4, Saul Alvarez will have a fight with his compatriot, unbeaten Jaime Munguia. Their confrontation will headline an evening of boxing that will take place in Las Vegas.

As for David Benavides, he will meet Ukrainian Oleksandr Gvozdyk in the ring on June 16. At stake in this confrontation will be the title of interim world champion in the light-heavyweight version of the WBC.

Undefeated American boxer David Benavides (28-0, 24 KOs) has spoken out about his upcoming fight with Ukrainian veteran Oleksandr Gvozdyk (20-1, 16 KOs).

"After the fight with Oleksandr Gvozdyk, a win will make me the number one contender for the winner of the Bivol vs. Beterbiev fight - that's what I'm aiming for.

Right now we are 100% focused on Alexander, he is a great boxer. We are not losing sight of him. We'll take care of him first and then we'll move on to the next opponent," Benavides told Boxing News 24/7.

Recall, Benavides and Gvozdik will fight on June 15 in Las Vegas, USA. At stake will be the temporary WBC light-heavyweight title.

Former world light heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk believes that if Tyson Fury once again disrupts the fight with Oleksandr Usyk for all heavyweight titles, the Ukrainian should fight another opponent.

"Honestly, I don't want to make anything up. I just hope that this fight will eventually take place and not go anywhere again. I think they've marinated it for sure enough already. If it was done for that purpose, there's enough to keep it from getting too salty. That's exactly the point where I think it should already be happening, if that's the reason.

And if Fury does it for the reason that he feels that he is not ready, well, then let him really, as Usik says, leave the title, and Sanya will box with some Hrgovic or Parker. Somehow," said Gvozdik in an interview with the YouTube channel "Victor Yalymov Boxing Studio".

Recall that the fight Usik vs. Fury will be held on May 18 in Saudi Arabia.

The other day David Benavides, who knows no defeats, got into a scandalous situation - he appeared on video in a drunken state. Today his rival, Ukrainian Alexander Gvozdik reacted to this incident.

"I expect to see the best version of Benavides in the ring. Yes, I saw him drunk on TV. But the fight is still two months away, he probably hasn't even started training camp. If David has time to have fun and relax, why not? Sometimes people have a drink, it's not forbidden. It's his own business. I don't care. If he drinks and doesn't train, fine. It's easier for me," said Gvozdik in an interview with Boxing Scene.

Recall, the fight Gvozdik-Benavides will be held on June 22. At stake will be the title of interim world champion in the light heavyweight division of the WBC.