Ukrainian heavyweight boxer Vladislav Sirenko (19-0, 16 KOs) has announced a serious hand injury and the cancellation of his fight.
Sirenko was scheduled to enter the ring on March 25 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The Ukrainian’s fight was supposed to take place on the undercard of the fight between David Benavidez and Caleb Plant.
However, during one of the training sessions, Sirenko injured his hand. Vladislav has already undergone surgery, but now the boxer will need a long period of rehabilitation.
In 2021, Sirenko fought four fights – in each of them the Ukrainian celebrated his victories. In March, Sirenko defeated Pole Kamil Sokolovsky by judges’ decision, in June he knocked out Frenchman Nevfel Uatu, in September he knocked out Russian Alexander Ustinov.
In December 2021, Sirenko defended the WBC Asia heavyweight championship belt against fellow countryman Andrei Rudenko. Vlad works with manager Keith Connolly.
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