Besides Zaur Baysangurov on the undercard of Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson fight one more fighter from «K2 East Promotions» Alexander Ustinov (10-0, 8 КОs) will step into the ring. Ustinov is a heavyweight prospect from Belarus and he will face a famous journeyman Livin Castillo (14-5, 9 КО) in an eight-rounder.

Most significant victories in Belarus giant’s record were gained over experienced boxer and regular showman Sedreck Fields and undefeated before the fight with Ustinov Russian puncher Rudolf Abramyan. Ecuadorian Castillo is a very experienced fighter. In the ring he clashed with world champions like Oleg Maskaev, Jean Marc Mormeck, Jorge Fernando Castro, Bruce Seldon, he fought with today’s mandatory IBF heavyweight challenger Alexander Povetkin. The best win of Livin Castillo came in 2006 when decisioned Osborne Machimana – a South African fighter who half a year ago retired Corrie Sanders who earlier in his turn KOed Wladimir Klitschko. Livin Castillo lost his last fight to Bruce Seldon by TKO in round 5.

Before the fight Ustinov kindly answered some questions of k2east.com:

- Alexander, did you manage to get videotapes of Castillo’s fight?
- Yes, I saw two his bouts – against Oleg Maskaev and Alexander Povetkin. So I took the print of his style and together with my trainer Wladimir Zadiran worked out the plan how to fight him.

- What’s your impression of Livin Castillo?
- A normal boxer, firm, with fighting character, he never keeps in the background before more famous opponents and aims to win. Of course, he is not big enough for a heavyweight but in the ring he compensates lack of size by his courage and aggression.

- Where and how did you prepare for this fight? What is your shape now?
- I trained in Minsk, and I found out the name of my opponent well in advance – two months before the fight. Training was successful. I am in perfect shape and perfect mood. I’m sure I’ll triumph in the ring.