I don't like to get hit, who likes it? I probably wouldn't do this sport if I was getting hit that much.

I always train and prepare with highest concentration and focus on my next opponent. To me, it does not matter what his name is.

After Chernobyl, thousands and thousands of people, if not millions, were given a death penalty and had to pay the price, our father among them.

There's certain things that you cannot cross, no matter who you are, what you're doing or where you're coming from.

My height is an advantage, if I want to use it.

It's such a gift in my life to be able to compete - to have the health.

Mental strength is really important because you either win or lose in your mind.