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Lobov wants UFC release to try boxing, says Malignaggi ‘wouldn’t be a bad fight’

Related Topics: Artem Lobov, Paul Malignaggi

Artem Lobov lost a unanimous decision to Andre Fili this past weekend at UFC Gdansk. After the loss, his 4th in 6 bouts, the Russian fighter then took to social media to say that he is now unsure of what the future holds for him.

Not sure what the future holds dont want to be retiring & coming back a thousand times. Will think about the futue & update.Thank u all

— Artem Lobov (@RusHammerMMA) October 21, 2017

Lobov admitted that he was frustrated by being held down and wrestled, and says he’s considering a similar career trajectory as his popular sparring partner in Conor McGregor.