Amir Mansour vs. Sergey Kuzmin tonight! Who's watching?

[dagilechia]

No Contest... pretty anti climatic indeed... but what a great undercard

Troy still left?

Troya fight should start in next 5-10 minutes

[Ruthless-RKO]

Moscow, Russia - The heavyweight match-up for a vacant WBC international title ended in disaster late into the third round when undefeated prospect Sergey Kuzmin (11-0-1, 8 KOs) and seasoned veteran Amir Mansour (23-2-2, 16 KOs) collided head-to-head, producing mutual cuts - one over the forehead of Kuzmin, and another one - over Mansour's right eyebrow.

After examining both cuts, ringside physician Vladimir Kurdhev ruled it off almost immediately.

The time of the halt was 2:45. The result was announced as a technical draw thus leaving the title vacant.

Kuzmin believes the division is still very much wide open without a true leader out there.
"You can talk about the current world champions: Joshua, Wilder, Parker," Kuzmin told reporters when asked about the strongest heavyweights.

"I do not see a clear leader in the heavyweight division. Some like a Mike Tyson, I have not seen it yet. The difference between, that depends on which champion I will go against. When there will be an opportunity, the the goal for me is to become a mandatory challenger first, and then a champion."

"For next year we devised a plan to become a mandatory challenger, and everything depends on the organizations and not just my desire to box for the title."

Initially, the Russian boxer was scheduled to fight former WBA "regular" champion Lucas Browne, who went in another direction. Browne has been targeted by Parker as a potential backup opponent - if the New Zealand star is unable to close the deal for a unification with IBF, WBA, IBO champion Anthony Joshua in the first quarter of next year.

[victor-romeo]

I am glad Mansour 45 year old self got out without got out without serious injury. Kuzmin looked SLOW reminded me of Valculev, Can't believe Kuzmin is guy I watched fight Hrgovic on world series of boxing on youtube..Hrgovic is a guy to look out for..

[marvelous marv]

Mansour looked to be moving well. Both fighters got in a few punches before it was over too soon. I think Mansour would have won this fight. Kuzmin was slow with no head movement, jumping up in competition too early.

[victor-romeo]

My impression although Kuzmin slow and plodding he was huge guy and Mansour lucky to get out alive and lucky for head clash..

[jamamb]

Mansour looked to be moving well. Both fighters got in a few punches before it was over too soon. I think Mansour would have won this fight. Kuzmin was slow with no head movement, jumping up in competition too early.

didnt see it that way at all. kuzmin looked crap but was clearly bossing it.mansour was getting walked down by a bigger guy.victor romeo, china rich, etc are correct.

[asdfjkl]

For me they were both reasonable, Mansour clearly aging now, the Russian won more rounds, but as we all know, if it isn't convincing, the Russians don't receive the win for free in Russia. Making it a draw sounds fair for me. I'd love to see the rematch.