Dalakian dedicated the defense of the world title to Ukraine

Ukrainian WBA world bantamweight champion Artem Dalakian (22-0, 15 KOs) commented on his victory in London over Costa Rican David Jimenez.

"I am very happy that, as I promised, this belt will go back to Ukraine home. I am glad that I boxed and showed good boxing for the fans who are in Ukraine at this difficult time. This fight is dedicated to Ukraine. This victory is for the Ukrainians .

How do I evaluate the work in the ring? I completed 60 percent of what I could do. Maybe he went over, the collection was difficult, the situation in Ukraine, relatives, friends. Many factors, maybe a little, and this was not enough to complete one hundred percent of what I can do," Tribuna.com quotes Dalakian.

Dalakian defended the title for the sixth time in his career and fought outside of Ukraine for the first time.