A few words with Maxim Vlasov

Press Release

09/04/2021

A few words with Maxim Vlasov

Russia's Maxim Vlasov, inactive since 2019, will bid to win the vacant WBO light heavyweight title Saturday evening against Joe Smit Jr. at Osage Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma, live on ESPN and ESPN at 10 p.m. ET. The fight was originally booked for February but the 34 year-old Vlasov (45-3) tested positive for the coronavirus and the fight was temporarily derailed. Vlasov recovered, went home to Russia, and then finished training camp in Las Vegas. This is what Vlasov had to say at the final press conference:

"I’m sure that you will see no ring rust at all this time. I’ve been preparing well. I’ve been sharpening my skills, and I’m ready to give it my all, 100 percent.”
 
“I feel the same as a younger boxer who is less experienced because this is a great chance for me. This is a great responsibility, a great risk. I am very excited and motivated for this fight.”
 
“I have taken preparation seriously, watched many of his fights, and learned some things. I don’t like to talk about his weakest or strongest points or divulge any strategies or plans related to the fight.”
 
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