The Cameroonian boxer declared his readiness to fight and noted the strength of the Russian school

Cameroonian boxer Rolly Lambert Fogum, participant of the main fight in the REN TV Fight Club tournament, declared his readiness for the upcoming fight, emphasizing respect for his opponent and noting the high level of the Russian boxing school. He thanked the organizers and stated that he intended to demonstrate his professional level. The athlete told about this on November 25 at the Izvestia News Center during a press conference dedicated to the REN TV Fight Club tournament. Alexey Papin VS Rolly Lambert Fogum".

"First of all, I am very grateful to be here, and I thank God for bringing me here. Thanks to Vlad for the invitation, thanks to the legend next to me and to everyone present. I'm excited. Will I keep the title? Yes, without a doubt. My opponent doesn't have to prove himself in any way, he's in the top ten in the world, I respect him, he's strong and has everything he needs, but that doesn't bother me," Fogum said.

He noted that he intends to enjoy the fight and do his job. The athlete added that his opponent is among the world's top ten and is one of the strongest in his weight class, but he himself expects to show a high level.

The athlete also stressed that the Russian and Soviet boxing schools remain among the strongest in the world, noting the high level of training of athletes.

"Soviet or Russian boxing is one of the best in the world, probably the best. These guys train hard, and when you go up against them, you have to understand where you are," he said.

Speaking about his rival Alexei Papin, the athlete emphasized respect for him and noted that for a fight with representatives of this school it is necessary to be ready both physically and psychologically.

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The battles were held during the training camps of the army athletes of the two countries.

The 38-year-old Papin's fight with Cameroonian Rolly Lambert Fogum will take place as part of the REN TV Fight Club tournament in Vologda on November 28. Papin is an international master of sports, an absolute world champion in kickboxing and a former IBF International champion. Cameroonian fighter Fogum holds the titles of African Champion, Asian Champion and IBF intercontinental title, and in 2024 won the vacant WBF world title.

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