Ukrainian boxer told how he was looking for a rival for his debut in the promotion. Ukrainian middleweight Dmitry Mitrofanov (2-0, 1 KO) spoke about how he began his professional career in the US. Recall, his first fight in the pros prosecutor of the city of Chernihiv held on November 27, 2017, beating TKO American Brandon Maddox (7-1, 5 KOs), and in the second on points beat experienced local fighter Marcus Willis (17-5-2, 4 KOs). About the first impressions of the training camp in the USA: We were very well received in the USA. Immediately met me, brought to the house, everything is beautiful. The first days I adapted, then met with the guys. They already knew me, they heard about me. There the coach, they met. Everything was very interesting, a bit different. Training, preparation. There are a lot of guys about my weight, who is slightly lower, who is higher. We can say there is such an average weight. We learn from each other, gain experience and prepare for battles. About everyday life in the US: We buy our own products in the store, which we need and prepare. Internet to help us, of course (smiles). Holidays we meet together: birthdays, a new goal, halloween. By the way, they are at the level of the new year. Also, we celebrate someone's victory. Lives well, all conditions are created there. Halls, housing, food - all at the highest level. On the negotiations of the relative first battle in the pros: We waited for a contract to fight. However, the first duel, which should have been, did not take place. Did not have time to find an opponent, because I already had 17 fights in the WSB, they are also considered, they could not give the usual opponent. They could not believe that I was a debutant. I could not get a passing boxer, I was looking for a good record. In October they found him and I boxed my first 6 rounds of which I worked 4. Everything was very exciting when I was waiting for the fight.

Everything is different from amators. However, when he entered the ring, everything was forgotten, "Mitrofanov said in an interview with Luckypunch. net. Recall earlier it became known that the next fight Dmitry Mitrofanov can hold in the spring. Do you want to learn the main sports news first? Subscribe to our channel in Telegram! Subscribe also to our page about boxing in Telegram!.

Original article: Mitrofanov: In America, they could not believe that I was a debutant in the pro-box.