Ivo Baraniewski understands Bogdan Guskov's short-notice fight refusal

Ivo Baraniewski has responded diplomatically to Bogdan Guskov declining a short-notice fight against him. Baraniewski stated he understands Guskov's decision, noting that Guskov had a scheduled bout with number four ranked Petr Yan, which could have been a real contender fight. Being offered an unranked opponent instead made the refusal unsurprising to Baraniewski. His response was praised as dignified and reasonable, contrasting with the typical trash talk that follows such situations.