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Denis Lebedev knocked out the boxing legend
In Moscow, in the Dynamo Arena in Krylatsky, a large evening of professional battle took place, the main event of which was the battle between Russian Denis Lebedev and the ex-champion of the world in four weight categories by Roem Jones Jr.
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A duel designed for ten rounds ended ahead of schedule. Throughout most of the battle, the Russian was owned by the advantage. However, in the ninth round, Lebedev missed a powerful blow to the head, but was able to resist and continue the battle.
The final round Lebedev and Jones began quite carefully, practically without risking. Nevertheless, Denis managed to send the opponent a knockout a few seconds before the final gong. Jones lost consciousness and he managed to recover only with the help of doctors.
“I want to thank all the fans who supported me,” Jones said on the Russia 2 channel, barely taking a breath. “In general, I enjoyed the battle. I will return to the ring.”
The upcoming event has become the most significant in Russian professional boxing in recent years. Jones is the second of the legendary boxers of the planet after the ex-absolute champion of the world in heavyweight, the compatriot Evander Holifield, who agreed to speak in the Russian capital. According to unofficial information, Jones's fee will be about 500 thousand dollars.
We add that Lebedev won 22 victory in the ring (17 by knockout) with one defeat, and Jones lost the eighth time, while the last three fights ended for him deplorable. In total, the American assets are 54 success (40 knockout).