Uzbek boxer Shahram Giyasov, who lost the WBA welterweight title bout to Jack Catterall, sent a video message to his fans. He stated that he accepted his first career defeat with dignity and thanked everyone for their support.
The championship bout held in Egypt proved to be a major test for Shahram. The fight went the distance, and in the end, the judges declared British boxer Jack Catterall the winner. Thus, Giyasov suffered his first professional defeat.
In his message, the boxer spoke primarily about fate and trials. He emphasized that while a person can set goals, make plans, and put in all their effort, ultimately, God's will prevails.
"Assalamu alaikum, friends. Everyone saw our fight. We want one thing, we set goals, but ultimately, what God says happens," Giyasov said.
Shahram stated that he did everything he could in the ring and fought until the end. He views this result as a personal test. In sports, there are both victories and defeats. The important thing is how one recovers and responds after a difficult situation.
"I have accepted the first defeat of my career. I did everything I could, I tried my best. It seems it was meant to be. This is my test," he emphasized.
Giyasov expressed special gratitude to his fans. According to him, his supporters give him strength. Even though there are many critics and doubters, there are also enough people who provide encouragement. It is this belief that motivates the athlete to recover and continue toward his goal.
"Thank you to everyone who supported me! We will come back stronger, we will not stop. We will not back down from our goal or the promise we made," the boxer said.
Shahram Giyasov emphasized that he will still reach his goals in the future. He said he would not break his promise and would return to the ring stronger. These words show that he is not broken spiritually, but rather more determined after the defeat.
"Insha'Allah, I will still reach my goal. There are many who don't believe and say bad things. Despite that, there are many who support and encourage me. You give me strength. Insha'Allah, I will definitely keep my promise. A man does not go back on his word," Giyasov added.
For reference, the fight against Catterall was Shahram Giyasov's first defeat in professional boxing. He currently has 17 victories. This result may be a difficult point in the athlete's career, but it is not the end.
In boxing, sometimes one defeat does not stop the whole journey; on the contrary, it becomes an impetus for the next big comeback. This spirit was felt in Giyasov's message: he acknowledged the defeat but did not give up on his goal.
In short, Shahram Giyasov made a sincere appeal to his fans after his first defeat. He called the result a test, thanked those who supported him, and promised to return stronger. You can fall in the ring, but a true champion is defined by how they get back up.
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