Fyodor Emelyanenko: Barnett is probably the only fighter I don’t want to face

Russian mixed martial arts fighter Fyodor Emelyanenko in an interview to Sportbox.ru admitted he would not want to face the American heavyweight Josh Barnett, but the fight may happen.

«A face-off with Barnett could be one of the intriguing fights in your career. Would you like for it to happen and what are the chances that it will?»

«My manager is currently in negotiations with the Americans about this idea, so a lot depends on him. We will find out soon enough. As for Barnett, it is the third time that plans for a fight with him hit a dead-end. To be completely honest, I am not very keen to fight him as we are very good friends with him. I guess he is the only person I would not want to come up against on the ring,» the Russian legend said.