By Ruslan Chikov
In a recent interview with the Russian press, former junior welterweight champion Andriy Kotelnik said he discussed last Saturday's performance with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in St. Louis. Mayweather was a special ringside guest of promoter Don King. He watched the contest between Kotelnik and WBC/IBF 140-pound champion Devon Alexander. Kotelnik made a good showing but lost a twelve round unanimous decision to the champion. There have been debates on which fighter should have received the decision.
Kotelnik says Mayweather saw him as the clear winner.
"Me and Mayweather managed to communicate. Floyd also said that 'he had Kotelnik winning.' He may even come to visit to Lviv. Everyone knows who the real champion is," Kotelnik was quoted by Golzka.
Kotelnik signed a contract with King a few months ago. He says there are no issues with his promoter and everything that was promised to him, was delivered.
"After the fight I had to discuss with Don a couple of questions - and in the morning I had to leave. So went to his room after dinner, it was almost four hours in the morning. We sat, talked and discussed my future. King is one of the greatest promoters. At this point, all the conditions that were stipulated when signing the contract in the Ukraine, King has fulfilled. Much of what they write about him in the press, is not true. It is his image. I hope Don will soon visit Ukraine again - he really wants to meet with the President," Kotelnik said.
