The South Korean promoter spoke about the Israil Madrimov-Michel Soro fight and other Uzbek boxers

It is known that a number of Uzbek boxers cooperate with the South Korean promotion "Cocky Buffalo". In particular, Olimjon Nazarov (27-5.15 KO), Abdurasul Ismailov (9-1.5 KO), and Abdulaziz Najmiddinov (9-0.7 KO) are members of this promotion.

Taking into account that we applied Mr. Sang Bum Kim, the head of this promotion company, who has a high interest in Uzbek boxing and is followed not only by Uzbeks under his company but also by other boxers, for a question about his thoughts on the rematch between Israil Madrimov and Michel Soro and his plans regarding Uzbek boxers who are fighting under the banner of "Cocky Buffalo" 

 - Mr. Kim, we know that you cooperate with a number of Uzbek boxers. What are your plans for their future?

- There are big plans. For example, since Olimjon Nazarov is getting older, I and Olimjon himself want to organize a championship fight as soon as possible. His next fight is now clarified. He will face Ligas Bienvenido (14-2-2, 9 KOs) of the Philippines on July 30th and will most likely officially challenge for a title fight after a victory in this fight. We are in the process of organizing a fight for Abdurasul Ismailov in the USA. We are currently processing visa issues. If we talk about Abdulaziz Najmiddinov, I think that his future is bright and he will record good results. On July 30, he will fight Indonesia's Rivo Kundimang (9-3-2.5 KO) and this fight will be a huge test for him.  

- Did we hear that negotiations are underway for the fight between Olimjon Nazarov and the WBO champion in the -50.8 kg weight category Junto Nakatani?

- Yes, we negotiated with them. Until today, we tried to arrange a fight with 4 Japanese boxers against Olimjon. However, coming to terms with the Japanese is proving difficult. They want a 70% win and are negotiating by selecting opponents. But I will try to organize this clash clearly.
 
- We know that you are well aware of Uzbek boxers, what do you think about the rematch between Israil Madrimov and Frenchman Michel Soro on July 9?

- I also watched their first fight. It was a very interesting battle. Madrimov's chances seemed relatively high. It is natural that the second fight will be interesting... I would rate the Uzbek boxer's chances this time as well.