Shamil Gaziev confirms he weighed 140kg before training camp, now down to 119kg

Shamil Gaziev confirmed he weighed 140 kilograms before starting his training camp, responding to those who think heavyweight fighters don't cut weight. He stated he has been on a diet for the last six weeks of preparation. According to a social media post, he currently weighs 119 kg and should have no problems making weight for his heavyweight bout, which has a 120kg limit. In a recent interview, he had discussed his weight outside of fight preparation, clarifying the context of his earlier statements about his walking-around weight.