Ricards Bolotniks shared his expectations for the upcoming match with Oleksandr Gvozdyk

Latvian light heavyweight boxer Ricards Bolotniks (19-6-1, 8 KOs) shared his expectations for the upcoming fight with the ex-world champion in this division, Ukrainian Oleksandr Gvozdyk (18-1, 14 KOs).

"Everyone who understands boxing understands what kind of boxer Oleksandr Gvozdyk is and what kind of figure he is in boxing in general. He is a bronze medalist of the Olympics and a former world champion. The fight with him will go down in my boxing history, I will remember that I boxed with such a titled fighter. This fight means a lot to me."

"The fight was organized in such a way that I had a fight with Craig Richards for the second time. We contacted Eddie Hearn to organize another fight for us. And later my managers wrote that there is an offer to box with Oleksandr Gvozdyk on May 6. I did not hesitate for a second, I immediately agreed. The fact that we will be boxing on the undercard of Canelo, who has not fought at home for a long time, and now will return with a fight in the stadium, it will be a cool event. The main fight will be great, and we believe that the undercard will be as well, including our fight with Gvozdyk. Before that, I had only boxed once in a big arena - in Spain at a stadium. Therefore, the team and I are charged for this battle."

"In Gvozdyk's first fight after his return, I think he boxed special all the rounds, felt the ring, and took a breath. It's good that Gvozdyk is back, because if he hadn't come back, I wouldn't have had a fight with him. In general, we understand that many world stars are returning to boxing. The same as Mayweather, I think, will not leave the ring at the age of 80. Sport never lets us go, professional boxers, neither in the spring, nor on vacation, nor at home."

"I want to say to Gvozdyk: "Sasha, I'm glad you're back and I'm glad we'll have a fight. I believe that we will show a match no worse, and maybe even better, than the main event of the evening in Mexico. With great respect, I will be glad to defeat you!" said Bolotniks.

As a reminder, this match will take place on May 6 along with the Alvarez-Ryder main event in Mexico.