The Ukrainian kickboxer can't make the weight, Murtel Groyenkhart becomes Jabar Askerov's new rival.
One of the most expected fights of the Legend-3 tournament which will pass on April 5 in Milan, is postponed until the best times. Matchmeyker of promotion Vladimir Voytekhovsky told details: "Segodnyaartur Kishenko reported that isn't able to make the weight of 71 kg, in this regard refuses participation in the forthcoming fight with Jabar Askerov".
For Kishenko's replacement there is Murtel Groyenkhart – the kickboxer representing legendary Dutch club "Mike's Gym" of Mike Passenye. Groyenkhart is Champion of K-1 Italy Octagon and the champion of K-1 of World MAX 2012 where I won against Kishenko the final.
We will remind, it already the second case of refusal of Kishenko from a meeting with Askerov. Last year within the Grand Prix of the four of the combative show "Legend" in Moscow, after semifinal fight with Yury Bessmertny Artur refused to continue competitions, having referred to a trauma. In two weeks prior to the Legend-3 tournament of Kishenko again makes the decision not to come for fight with Askerov.
Jabar Askerov with humour treated replacement of a soprenik: "I know that Kishenko passed into other weight category, and I know how it is difficult to drive weight. I can understand and forgive, I am a bearded man. For my part everything remains steadily – when necessary and with anyone".
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