On September 25, Krasnodar, Russia, will host a clash between WBO middleweight champion Dmitry Pirog (18-0, 14 KOs) to defend his title against WBO #1 and obligatory challenger Gennady Martirosyan (22-2, 11 KOs).
As the Armenian-born boxer noted on the eve of the fight, “I could handle it better, were I to combat a foreign challenger. However, we have to be ready to perform under any circumstances, making our personal advantages a decisive factor.”
Pirog, in turn, pointed out the combat venue as the key setback. “Americans won’t take the Russia-hosted clash seriously. Should I succeed in defending my title, I’ll aim to have the next clash in U.S. I hope my fans will enjoy the fight,” allboxing.ru quoted him as saying.
