Shamil Gaziev confirms 140kg starting weight before training camp

Heavyweight Shamil Gaziev confirmed that he weighed 140 kilograms before beginning his training camp for an upcoming bout. He emphasized that heavyweight fighters do cut weight and that he has been dieting for the past six weeks. According to social media posts, Gaziev now weighs 119 kg and expects no issues making weight for his fight. In a recent interview, he clarified that the 140 kg figure was his out-of-camp weight, not his current condition. The heavyweight limit is 120 kg, meaning Gaziev has successfully shed 21 kg during camp.