Allen vs Browne: Former Team USA star Nikita Ababiy hoping to impress when he makes his UK debut this weekend at The O2
Ababiy: "A lot like me, a lot don't because of my appearance, some don't even look at the boxing they think Justin Bieber, Logan Paul, Jake Paul."
Friday 19 April 2019 13:42, UK
Nikita Ababiy has vowed to win over British fight fans when he makes his UK debut on Saturday night.
Ababiy faces Dimitri Faltin on the undercard of a bumper bill at the O2, which features Dave Allen, Derek Chisora, Josh Kelly, Joe Cordina and Conor Benn.
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The 20-year-old former Team USA star has won all three fights by first round knockouts since turning professional in October last year.
"Boxing in the UK is booming," Ababiy told Sky Sports. "The fans go hard for boxing, they love boxing, so if you're on their side, they're going to like you.
"A lot like me, a lot don't because of my appearance, some don't even look at the boxing they think Justin Bieber, Logan Paul, Jake Paul.
"My goal is just to look good on Saturday and impress everybody.
"My job is to go out there, do what I got to do and if the first round knockout comes, then that's what happens and I'm grateful.
"I've been in the top leagues for so many years and now I'm in the pros.
"I'm middleweight now but my goal is to go down to 154. That's the division I want to take over first and I know I'm way bigger them all over there. Take over one weight and then keep going up slowly.
"I don't go for a particular fighter but I know I'll dominate. In two years I'll be a world champion and I know it's 100% going to happen but I don't want to talk a lot I want my work to show."
Watch Nikita Ababiy make his UK debut on a live stream from 6.15pm ahead of David Allen-Lucas Browne, Derek Chisora, Josh Kelly and more at The O2, from 7pm live on Sky Sports Action.
