“A Man Who Doesn’t Fight and…” – Anatoly Malykhin Bashed World Heavyweight Champ Arjan Bhullar Following His Inactivity Declaring Himself as the Real Champion

Anatoly Malykhin wants to finally drop the “interim” tag on his title at the top of the heavyweight division. At ONE Friday Fights 22, “Sladkiy’ is set to face ONE Heavyweight World Champion Arjan Bhullar to crown an undisputed king of the division on Friday, June 23, inside the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. 

Malykhin has been calling for a fight against the Indian titleholder since 2021, but it has failed to materialize despite multiple confirmed meetings.

Anatoly Malykhin already saw himself as the champion

The Russian dynamo has stayed active nonetheless, claiming the ONE interim Heavyweight World Title in early 2022, then dropping to light heavyweight to snap Reinier de Ridder’s 16-fight win streak and claim the strap there. Malykhin’s string of success has shot his confidence to the sky and for good reason. Now, he only hopes that Bhullar finally shows up for the match. 

“I felt certain that I will become the absolute ONE Heavyweight World Champion, which I believe I am already. However, there was a small technicality left – this fight with Bhullar,” he told ONE Championship.

“I was glad to see his name on the contract when I got sent it. He’s already signed contracts three or four times and never showed up to a fight. Therefore, we will see what happens this time. The important thing is that he makes an effort to get himself right to the ring.”

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The two behemoths were scheduled to clash at least twice over the past year, but a lengthy contract dispute and injury prevented Bhullar from competing. With both issues now firmly resolved, there appear to be no more roadblocks.

Anatoly Malykhin bashed Arjan Bhullar, intending the opponent doesn’t matter

However, that hasn’t stopped Malykhin from criticizing his rival’s inactivity further. He claims that “Singh” doesn’t deserve to still have the title, and he says he’s ready to take on anyone for the undisputed ONE Heavyweight World Title.

“I believe that a man who doesn’t fight and who has been holding up the whole division for over two years is not a champion. He should not be fighting in any league at all,” he said.

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“Overall, it doesn’t matter to me what name is on the contract – be it Bhullar or “Buchecha.” I am happy to fight against any opponent, happy to be given another chance to show the audience my skills, [but] I hope this time the fight will happen.”