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Brazilian fans are heavily backing Azamat Murzakanov ahead of his fight against fellow Brazilian Paulo Costa in an unusual display of support. Costa faces significant backlash from his own countrymen due to controversial statements he has made about Brazil, its culture, and political decisions. Brazilian fans are leaving comments promising to erect a statue of Murzakanov if he knocks out Costa and declaring him a national hero comparable to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Many fans are posting photoshopped images of Murzakanov wearing the Brazilian national team jersey. The situation highlights the deep divide between Costa and his home country's fanbase.
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