Brazilian fans support Murzakanov over countryman Costa ahead of fight

Brazilian fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov in his upcoming fight against Brazilian Paulo Costa, which represents an unusual situation where locals root against their own countryman. The support stems from Brazilian fans' dislike of Costa due to his controversial statements about the country, its culture, and political decisions. Brazilian fans have flooded Murzakanov's social media with supportive messages, including promises to build him a statue if he knocks out Costa and declarations that he would become a national hero alongside Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans have also been posting photos of Murzakanov photoshopped into the Brazilian national team jersey. The situation highlights the extent of Costa's unpopularity in his home country.