2024-06-17 14:07:54
Interview with İdman.biz Azerbaijani boxer Ali Ismayilov
– You received the title of champion of the CIS nations at a boxing night held in Moscow. How would you touch upon the victory over Rasul Magomedov?
– In fact, I fee her very extremely. I’m proud that after an extended break I can return to the ring at 50 years previous and obtain such a end result. I can say with confidence that I introduced the primary CIS belt to our nation. Ali Ismailov was ready to do that.
– How did you resolve to return to the ring after a very long time?
– In the course of the pandemic there have been no competitions and we couldn’t take part in coaching. At the moment, I additionally watched Mike Tyson’s coaching course of and battle in Miami after the pandemic through the Web. His efficiency appeared to encourage me to “get sick.” I believed: if 57-year-old Tyson can do it, why cannot I do it at 50? And so it occurred. After a 12 months of intensive preparation and moving into form, I already participated in competitions.
– How was the preparation?
– I ready very significantly for this battle. As a result of the opponent was a critical competitor. I did not need to lose right here. We did our fundamental coaching on the Sabail sports activities membership. We performed joint coaching underneath the management of Zaur Geybullaev. I spent the entire day operating alongside the brand new boulevard, strengthening my respiratory. I’ve already gotten myself into fine condition.
– Are you already fascinated about the following battle?
– Our plans for the long run are huge. I’ve to defend this belt that I received. I’ll do my finest to win the European and world belts. I plan to deliver the European belt to Azerbaijan. If these plans come true, I’ll proceed skilled boxing. I cannot flip away from this path so long as I really feel the energy.
– What does it really feel wish to win a belt at 50 years previous?
– For me it was unbelievable. I by no means dreamed that I might grow to be a champion at 50 years previous. However when he returned to skilled boxing, he set himself the aim of changing into a world champion on the age of fifty, like world-famous and well-known individuals on this area.
– When will your subsequent opponents be decided?
– Nothing particular but. We discover out our opponent 2-3 months earlier than the competitors and signal a contract. Whatever the opponents, I’ll attempt to defeat all of them.
Banuchicak Huseynli
İdman.biz