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Russian MMA star Sergey Kharitonov walks to the ring with a BEAR, then knocks out opponent on pro boxing debut (VIDEO)
Bellator heavyweight contender Sergey Kharitonov made his professional boxing debut on Friday night in Khimki, Russia, and made a big impression after walking out with a bear before knocking out Danny Williams.
Kharitonov took on Williams, who defeated Mike Tyson by knockout back in 2004, and looked comfortably the better man against the 47-year-old Brit, who has more than 80 pro boxing bouts to his name.
But, before the action began, Kharitonov turned heads during his ring walk when he entered the arena accompanied by a live bear, complete with handlers.
He then went on to drop Williams in the first round with a big left hook to the temple as he showcased the sort of punch power that has established the 40-year-old as a dangerous heavyweight contender in Bellator's heavyweight division.
A bear, a band, a kick boxing champion fighting his first pro fight at 40 , dancing beefeaters and saucy russian soldiers oh ye..... And Danny Williams only in Russia!!
