Russian professional boxing is a lot like Amazon jungles itself. A vast, unexplored land, white spot on someone’s boxing world map, full of unknown fighters, ‘wild’ managers and ‘fairy’ promoters. At least it seemed to be that impassable for the outer sight not so long ago. Not today though as it emerged a man (perhaps, that Man), who is clearly able to dispel the fog over this sphere of Russian sports by bringing a little bit order through the tons of inconsistencies and chaos.
We are talking about Nikolay Grammatikov. Yet rather young, but already widely known in Europe as a blessing sportive lawyer, founder and leader of the Russian Union of Football Players and Coaches, Grammatikov has just welcomed the Sweet Science on the board of his interests. Nevertheless, only months since being involved in Russian boxing he is far beyond the majority of doubters by becoming this man for the fighters, managers and promoters, as well as by staging several big shows with huge and intriguing cards, including top-rated Russian prospects. And it seems to be only the beginning. What will it be soon? Will any title fights become the reality in Russia in the nearest future or it’s just somewhat imagination? Which way will the Russian boxing develop in future? All these exciting questions were asked and lots of interesting answers were given, when Nikolay Grammatikov had found a free time in his schedule to share his thoughts about the current state of the boxing in Russia with Yours truly.
