Venum Victory World Series kicks off with a big show this weekend at Debrecen's Főnix Stadium, Hungary. The fight card will include a number of solid, high profile fighters from the country and all around the world. The organizers have invited the Red Scorpion as a guest, a fighter well known to the Hungarian audience and fans. We had the opportunity to ask a few quick questions with the help of our friends at k-1.hu. Alexey Ignashov on what his life currently looks like, his best memories from the Hungarian visits, upcoming fights and more!
Q – It's been 3 years since we've seen you in Hungary. Could you sum it up quickly what happened in your life since and how your life looks nowadays?
A – I’ve got married that year to my wife, Natalia. Currently I study in Moscow at the University of Synergy where I train the students sometimes and give seminars. I’m trying to get another degree. Apart from that I go to church and I keep training.
Q – This is your 5th time visiting Hungary. What's your best memory of the previous four ocassions?
A – Well I like the city of Budapest in general, especially the old part of the Town. One time I came here for a holiday at Aug 20th. There was an air show and all kinds of planes were flying under the bridge.
Q – You've fought recently in Athens and already scheduled for Fight Night Saint-Tropez. Do you have any further plans for the rest of the year?
A – My St. Tropez fight got cancelled which made me very upset. For the rest of the year I’m not sure where or when I’ll fight again. I’m open to all proposals.
Q – How long do you see yourself fighting?
A – I'll keep training, boxing until my health allows me to do so. It's my life and I love it!
Thanks for the interview, for the great fights and best of luck for the remainder of 2015 and beyond!
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