Islam Makhachev has started his training camp for an upcoming bout tentatively scheduled for July or August. Shamil Zavurov revealed this information in an interview with Ushatayka. The opponent has not yet been determined publicly, though Zavurov believes negotiations are already underway internally. Zavurov stated that he expects the fight to happen soon, within the July-August timeframe. The announcement confirms Makhachev is actively preparing despite the lack of an official opponent.
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