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Brazilian fans are showing extraordinary support for Azamat Murzakanov ahead of his fight against fellow Brazilian Paulo Costa. Costa has drawn significant criticism from his own countrymen due to controversial statements about Brazil's culture, country, and political decisions. Brazilian fans are flooding Murzakanov's social media with messages of support, with some promising to build him a monument if he knocks out Costa and others declaring he would become a national hero alongside Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans are also posting photoshopped images of Murzakanov wearing the Brazilian national team jersey. The unusual display highlights the deep divide between Costa and a significant portion of the Brazilian fanbase.
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