Yesterday, July 2, in Australia, IBF world champion in cruiserweight (up to 90.7 kg) Mairis Briedis (28-2, 20 KOs) said goodbye to the title, failing to defeat local prospect Jay Opetaya (22-0, 17 KOs) . The fight ended unanimously in favor of the challenger.
The boxer from Latvia does not lose heart and wants to fight the Australian again, and in the same place.
“Congratulations to the new champion, but I hope to return [и сразиться] again,” Briedis said to applause.
“It’s game.” Briedis sells his soul for likes, shakes his head Okoli
He asked – “did you like the fight?” – heard a few “yeeeeah!”, hugged Opetaya and went to answer the interview questions.
On the eve of the battle, it turned out that Briedis was boycotted by the channels of Latvia – for the lack of a position on the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.
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