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Azamat Murzakanov is receiving overwhelming support from Brazilian fans ahead of his bout with Brazilian fighter Paulo Costa. Brazilian fans are leaving supportive comments on Murzakanov's social media, including promises to build him a monument if he knocks out Costa and comparisons to Brazilian national heroes like Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. The unusual support from Costa's own countrymen stems from widespread criticism of Costa's controversial statements about Brazil, its culture, and political decisions. Fans have even been posting photos of Murzakanov photoshopped into Brazilian national team jerseys. The level of vitriol directed at Costa by his own compatriots is described as truly remarkable and unprecedented.
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