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Brazilian fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov ahead of his fight against fellow Brazilian Paulo Costa, in an unusual show of support against their own countryman. Costa is being heavily criticized by Brazilian fans primarily due to controversial statements he has made about the country, its culture, and political decisions. Fans have flooded Murzakanov's social media with supportive messages, including promises to erect a statue in his honor if he knocks out Costa, declarations that "Brazil is with you," and comparisons to national heroes like Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Brazilian supporters have also been posting photos of Murzakanov photoshopped into Brazilian national team jerseys as a show of solidarity.
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