Controversial Russian fighter Vyacheslav Datsik is back in the cage for the third time this year in a three-round heavyweight boxing match against unbeaten Kazakh Galymzhan Zhaslanov. The veteran Datsik who first started fighting professionally in 1999, is a mixed martial artist, kickboxer, and boxer. At 46, he has already fought twice this year. The match will take place at the Almaty Arena in Almaty, Kazakhstan, under the Ural FC 3 banner. Vyacheslav Datsik is a massive favorite of the sportsbooks.
Boxing: URAL FC Heavyweight
Location: Almaty Arena in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Where to watch: Naiza TV YouTube
Date: 24.06.2023. 19.30
Vyacheslav Datsik
Datsik is one of the most exciting and unpredictable fighters in the world. Datsik began his martial arts career in 1997 and quickly became prominent in the Russian mixed martial arts scene. He is best known for his dramatic knockout of future Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski at the MFC World Championship on April 9, 1999. After retiring from MMA, “Red Tarzan” turned his attention to boxing. His last fight was in March 2023 under the Kickboxing rule when he knocked out veteran MMA fighter Geronimo Dos Santos.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 46
- Height: 6’ 1”
- Reach: 75.6”
- Record: 14-16-0
Bet on Vyacheslav Datsik vs Galymzhan Zhaslanov with 1xBet“I know that I definitely already have personal fans there. The main difficulty lies in acclimatization. We will arrive at the site in four days, and acclimatization will begin on the fourth. And there is already a good height. Therefore, the fight will turn out to be much more difficult than the previous ones in Moscow.
Vyacheslav Datsik
Galymzhan Zhaslanov
The 38-year-old has been fighting for over a year, having debuted in MMA last year. He has two wins from two matches with one KO, all under the Naiza FC promotion. The Kazakh will be in the main event when he locks horns against Vyacheslav Datsik. Before the fight, Galymzhan Zhaslanov dropped a warning that he was set to defeat all the Russian pop MMA fighters.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 38
- Height: N/A
- Reach: N/A
- Record: 2-0
It will definitely be difficult for him to beat everyone. Let him deal with me before he gets to the others. So far, I am the main obstacle in his way, and believe me. It will not be easy for Galymzhan to pass me. First, you need to dodge my collective farms so that one of them does not hit the target.
Vyacheslav Datsik
Betting Odds
1XBET has priced Datsik to win at 1.29 odds, with a win for Galymzhan Zhaslanov going for 4.895. On Coinplay, betting that round two will start is 1.53 odds, with the No at 2.37 odds. Vyacheslav Datsik to win by knockout is 1.45 on 1XBET. A decision win by Galymzhan Zhaslanov is priced at 6.5