Wlodarczyk vs Lebedev Showdown is in Discussions

By Ruslan Chikov

Vladimir Hryunov, the manager of top rated cruiserweight Denis Lebedev (22-1, 16 KOs), has begun discussions with Andrzej Wasilewski, promoter of WBC champion Krzysztof "Diablo" Wlodarczyk (45-2-1, 32 KOs). Hryunov told reporters that Wasilewski initially turned the fight down but later he began to express interest by asking how much his champion could make for the fight. Both of the boxers are being named as participants in Sauerland Event's upcoming cruiserweight version of the Super Six tournament.

"I will do everything possible to ensure Denis' match for WBC world championship will held in Moscow. For this reason, on June 7 I will have a meeting with [WBC] President Jose Sulaiman and his son. We will discuss the situation and try to organize the fight," Hryunov said to SE.