MOSCOW, Sep 25, Oleg Bogatov. Russian mixed martial artist (MMA) Alexander Emelianenko is experiencing quite serious health problems, he needs to end his career and stop drinking excessive alcohol, said former World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Grigory Drozd. Emelianenko in the main fight of the Moscow Hardcore Boxing League tournament at the 13th second of the fight according to the rules of boxing, he was knocked out by compatriot Vyacheslav Datsik. After the defeat, the athlete expressed a desire for revenge. Earlier, the head of the promotion, Anatoly Sulyanov, said that the winner of the fight would fight the next fight against Russian MMA fighter Magomed Ismailov in December 2022 or February 2023, according to boxing rules. Emelianenko previously, while intoxicated, broke the law more than once and was subjected to various punishments. «Before the fight, I said that Vyacheslav Datsik would win. At the same time, I understood that although he was not a boxer, he was more or less healthy, assertive, aggressive and difficult fighter And what if he hits, then everything will end. And Sasha has health problems, he was in a rehabilitation center — what kind of boxing can we talk about? It would be better if he took care of his health and the health of his loved ones and relatives. And the fight did not leave I have no impression, Sasha needs to take care of his health and not go into the ring,» said Drozd. «Everything that happened to him before is long gone, and he needs to think about his health and stop drinking alcohol excessively. This person is not healthy, «He can't enter the ring. And even Datsik proved it. Obviously, for Alexander, everything related to sports is over. Of course, he needs to end his career, otherwise it will all end badly,» the source said.
