Iwo Baraniewski says he understands Bogdan Guskov's fight refusal

Iwo Baraniewski stated he understands Bogdan Guskov's decision to decline a short-notice fight against him. Baraniewski explained that Guskov was offered an opponent outside the rankings when he had been scheduled to face Petr Yan, the division's number four ranked fighter, in what could have been a genuine title contender bout. The Polish fighter said he's not surprised by the refusal given these circumstances. The response was noted as particularly respectful and mature, avoiding the typical "he's scared of me" rhetoric that often follows fight rejections. Baraniewski's measured reaction has been praised as a dignified approach to the situation.