Artem Harlanov, head of Harlanov Sports Management, spoke exclusively with Telecomasia.net about the negotiations he is conducting on behalf of boxer Dmitry Kudryashov with the bare-knuckle fighting league Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).
We’ve had discussions with Dmitry Kudryashov about signing him to our management and later securing a contract for him with Bare Knuckle. Initial talks have already taken place. The league is quite positive about signing Dmitry. However, BKFC has its own vision for Kudryashov’s career, and he has his own perspective. We understand that he is already an established boxer who wants to see his future prospects clearly. He wants to fight for a title. For now, the situation has quieted down.
"The circumstances look favorable. I’m sure BKFC will come to recognize that Dmitry Kudryashov is a major star in boxing. Boxing is closely related to bare-knuckle fighting, and Dima will take a step toward them. Everyone is optimistic. It simply takes time to reach a compromise. We have total understanding with Dmitry – he has clearly stated what he wants from the league, and we’re satisfied with that. Sooner or later, we’ll wrap this matter up and bring it to a conclusion,” said Kharlanov.
For context, 40-year-old Dmitry Kudryashov holds a professional boxing record of 27 wins (25 by knockout) and six losses. In April 2025, in Samara, he defeated American Riddell Booker by unanimous judges’ decision.
