Shamil Gaziev confirms 140kg weight before training camp, now at 119kg

Russian heavyweight Shamil Gaziev confirmed he weighed 140 kilograms before starting his training camp for his upcoming bout. The disclosure addresses skepticism about weight management among heavyweight fighters, with Gaziev emphasizing that heavyweights do cut significant weight. He revealed he has been following a strict diet for the past six weeks leading up to the fight. According to his recent social media posts, Gaziev currently weighs 119 kilograms, well within the 120-kilogram heavyweight limit. The fighter previously discussed his out-of-camp weight in interviews, and he expects no issues making weight at the official weigh-in.