Nickolay Valuev: Good for Arthur for demonstrating willingness to win

PanARMENIAN.Net - In the first fight of Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament, Armenian boxer Arthur Abraham knocked out his American rival Jermain Taylor. The single fight was attended by Russian boxer Nikolay Valuev and his coach Alexander Zimin who are currently conducting a training session in a sports base in Kinbaum, an area on the outskirts of Berlin.



At the start of single combat, Jermain Taylor was more active. After first rounds, it was clear Abraham was striving for one decisive blow. Abraham is a kind-hearted boxer with great willingness to win. He resorted to defense in the first round, but then became active, eventually knocking out his rival," Zimin's official Web site quotes Valuev as saying.



Russian sportsmen noted in turn that Arthur had really deserved his victory, and wished him success in his future endeavors.

"Arthur demonstrated willingness to win. Just 10-15 seconds before the 12th round he managed to strike the decisive blow. Good for Arthur. In the fight against the experienced rival, he gained three points. I wish him success in future competitions," Valuev said.