On February 28, in Kazan, at the "Basket Hall" arena, a grand stadium tournament of the "Nashe Delo" fighting league took place, with the main event being the title fight between Armenian fighter David Nersisyan and Iskandar Ziyaev.
The championship bout in the 66 kg weight category followed the "On Hands" rules and was scheduled for five rounds of three minutes each. Despite being the underdog, Nersisyan confidently dictated the fight, imposing his own style on his opponent. From the very beginning, he demonstrated superior boxing technique, skillfully evading attacks and delivering precise counterstrikes.
After five intense rounds, the judges delivered their verdict: David Nersisyan won by majority decision – 49-45, 49-45, 47-47. Thus, he became the new featherweight champion of the "Nashe Delo" league.
After the fight, David shared his emotions: "I'm happy to win despite all the predictions. Many doubted me, but I proved them wrong." This victory was a bright testament to his skill and fighting spirit.
Now, the new champion faces his next challenge – defending his title. His first challenger will be Timur "Golden" Musaev, who previously suffered his only defeat at the hands of Iskandar Ziyaev.
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