How has everything been going in preparation for your upcoming bout vs. Pavel Sour [9-1] on September 5th in Grozny, Russia? What can fans look forward to seeing from you on fight night? Training is going great , I have been in Detroit for about six weeks and it’s the best I've felt. Kronk Gym should be called the heavyweight champion factory because of all the great ones that came through that door. I am absorbing the knowledge and look forward to putting it to useÂ
GL: What do you know about your opponent Pavel Sour?
Apti Davtaev: "I know he is taller then me I am about 6'5" and is an experienced fighter. I prepare for a great challenge as always and am very confident in a dominating performance."
GL: Other than victory do you have a prediction?
AD: "I plan to put my camp work to use and score an explosive knockout as I am climbing up the ranks to a heavyweight title."
GL: When do you plan to step up the level of your opposition? When can fans look forward to watching you fight somebody on your level?
AD: "I take it one fight at a time but after September 5th, I want a name that the boxing world will recognize."Â
GL: Who do you like in the Wilder-Fury fight?
AD: "I pick wilder, strong, busy and motivated."Â
GL: What are your goals for 2019?
AD: "To get ranked in the top 10 and be on my way to fighting for a heavyweight title."
GL: At 29 years old do you feel the time is now for you to step up or will you take your time because older fighters have recently been dominant at heavyweight?
AD: "I feel my strength coming in now and feel mentally and physically in the right place."Â Â
GL: Closing thoughts?Â
AD: "Boxing world, watch out I am coming!"Â
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