"Serhii Bohachuk gears up for a showdown with Israil Madrimov, poised to steal the spotlight from the Vergil Ortiz clash as the ultimate Fight of the Year"
After a thrilling 12-round slugfest that had fans on the edge of their seats last August, many boxers would usually take a break and indulge in holiday treats. However, Serhii Bohachuk isn't your typical fighter.
"I can’t sit home and wait," the determined Ukrainian stated. "I need more fights. Now I have a good fight with a good boxer. Okay, let’s go. It’s interesting for me. I can make a fight every two months. It’s good for me. It’s my job and I love my job. It’s my life."
Bohachuk is gearing up for a showdown with Israil Madrimov in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Oleksandar Usyk-Tyson Fury 2 undercard at Kingdom Arena. This clash of junior middleweights promises to be more than just a good fight; it has the potential to rival the Ortiz-Bohachuk battle for sheer excitement.
"Madrimov has big experience from his amateur career," Bohachuk acknowledged. "He has good experience in the professional career... And I think he’ll be better and stronger in this fight."
Bohachuk's relentless spirit was evident in his previous bout with Ortiz, where despite the judges' decision, he believes he was the true victor. "I know I won this fight," he emphasized. "I won this fight, and I know this, everyone knows this."
Despite the setback, Bohachuk's determination only grew, leading him to this upcoming high-stakes fight. With his focus solely on training and preparing with Manny Robles in Mexico, Bohachuk is eager to showcase his skills and entertain the passionate Mexican boxing fans.
"I like Mexican people because Mexican people love boxing," Bohachuk expressed. "They’re interested, and I’m interested in showing these people quality boxing."
With his eyes set on a packed fight schedule for 2024 and beyond, Bohachuk is keenly aware of the fleeting nature of a boxer's career. "It’s a short career," he acknowledged. "I need to work now... I need to make money, show people who is Serhii Bohachuk, make my name in history, and number one, safe health."
As he preps for his upcoming bout, Bohachuk is focused on leaving a lasting legacy in the sport. Refusing to dwell on past accolades, he is determined to create new memorable moments in the ring.
"You tell me it was maybe the best fight in the year with Ortiz, and I’m telling you no – I’m trying to make the best fight in the year with Madrimov."
