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Oksana Pikul backs fighter Maslobojevas, offers sponsorship ahead of match
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Oksana Pikul backs fighter Maslobojevas, offers sponsorship ahead of match

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Oksana Pikul has publicly offered sponsorship to fighter Sergejus Maslobojevas ahead of his upcoming match.
  • Pikul, who was previously involved with Maslobojevas's opponent Dominykas Dirksฤius, announced her support for Maslobojevas on social media.
  • Maslobojevas acknowledged the support but stated he is focused on his training and does not pay much attention to external offers.

Oksana Pikul, a prominent figure previously linked to fighter Dominykas Dirksฤius, has publicly declared her support for his upcoming opponent, Sergejus Maslobojevas, offering him sponsorship for the match.

Pikul announced her intention to back Maslobojevas on social media, emphasizing her belief in discipline and serious sportsmanship. She stated her support is for those who demonstrate hard work and professionalism, contrasting it with "circus"-like behavior. She plans to rally sponsors to present Maslobojevas with a compelling offer.

"I support! I am for discipline, for serious sport, professionalism! I am for serious results, not a circus!" Pikul wrote on Instagram. "My support is where work is put in. I will persuade sponsors to prepare an offer for the best โ€“ Maslobojevas. My bets and support are for the one who shows seriousness, the right attitude towards work. Young people, let's learn and take examples from the best! Discipline!"

I support! I am for discipline, for serious sport, professionalism! I am for serious results, not a circus! My support is where work is put in. I will persuade sponsors to prepare an offer for the best โ€“ Maslobojevas. My bets and support are for the one who shows seriousness, the right attitude towards work. Young people, let's learn and take examples from the best! Discipline!

โ€” Oksana PikulOksana Pikul's Instagram post announcing her support for Sergejus Maslobojevas.

Maslobojevas responded to the offer, acknowledging the attention but downplaying its significance. He stated that while he appreciates the support, he is focused on his training and his team's plan. He prefers to concentrate on his path without being distracted by external factors or public commentary.

"I am impressed by the additional attention, there has always been some, perhaps not always so much public attention, but it's pleasant. I don't attach much importance to all of this, I have my own team, I know what I have to do, what to do to prepare. I work purposefully, I go my own way and don't look sideways," Maslobojevas said. "But it's always nice to receive support. Let's be poor but honest, I don't place hope in all these scribblers, I don't pay much attention, I go my own way. I know who really supports me, who helps when it's hard โ€“ and the rest... When there is something, we can talk. I am one of those people who do, and then talk, not the other way around."

Pikul's shift in allegiance comes as her relationship with Dirksฤius has reportedly ended. She had previously suggested she would withdraw support from Dirksฤius, and now appears to be actively backing his rival in the upcoming UTMA fight tournament scheduled for September 26th at the Kaunas "ลฝalgiris" Arena.

I am impressed by the additional attention, there has always been some, perhaps not always so much public attention, but it's pleasant. I don't attach much importance to all of this, I have my own team, I know what I have to do, what to do to prepare. I work purposefully, I go my own way and don't look sideways. But it's always nice to receive support. Let's be poor but honest, I don't place hope in all these scribblers, I don't pay much attention, I go my own way. I know who really supports me, who helps when it's hard โ€“ and the rest... When there is something, we can talk. I am one of those people who do, and then talk, not the other way around.

โ€” Sergejus MaslobojevasMaslobojevas's response to Pikul's sponsorship offer and public attention.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.