Lobov feeling extra motivated for Moncton tilt

Artem Lobov has always been a citizen of the world. A native of Russia who makes his home in Ireland, Lobov’s fighting passport includes stamps from the United States, Poland, England, Sweden, Scotland, Jordan, France and Ukraine. But never Canada.Until now, when “The Russian Hammer” faces Michael Johnson in the co-main event of the October 27 card in Moncton, New Brunswick. “Canada's a good spot,” Lobov said. “I've been there a few times and it's been nice, s