The USSR disbanned in 1991 forming 15 new countries, one of them being Belarus. From a Boxing stand point Belarus has only produced one World Champion Sergei Liakhovich who reigned as WBO Heavyweight champion briefly in 2006. Up and coming Light Middleweight Sergey Rabchanko hope’s to follow in Liakhovich footsteps and become his homeland’s second champion. So far Rabchanko 24, who hails from the Belarus capital of Minsk has been perfect going 14-0(10) however he put his record on the line in a significant step up fight on 21 October when he fight’s battle hardened Roman Dzhuman. It will be the main event on a show promoted by Hatton Promotions billed as “Clash of the Titans”. One of Rabchanko’s managers Philippe Fondu who has an eye for talent happily waxes lyrical about his new charge and says he believes that Rabchanko is the best you fighter he has ever worked with. Now it’s for Rabchanko to prove his managers faith is well founded.
Hello Sergey, welcome to 15rounds.com
Anson Wainwright – You will be back in action on 23 October against Roman Dzhuman what are your thoughts on this fight?
Sergey Rabchanko – It is a big step for me indeed, I know very well that Dzhuman has a huge experience in boxing, he fought against many big names like: Lukas Konecny, Zaurbek Baysangurov, Jamie Moore, and his last win against Christophe Canclaux shows that he is still a very dangerous opponent, but I will be ready for it and I’ll do whatever I can to win this fight in style.
Anson Wainwright – It seems to be a step up fight for you, he is well known for going rounds, is that how you see this fight?
Sergey Rabchanko – It will be hard fight, but I’m confident I’ll win.
Anson Wainwright – Though you obviously don’t want to take anything for granted but what is your plan for the next 6 months to a year?
Sergey Rabchanko – I always dreamed to box in UK, and I am proud to have the opportunity to join the Hatton Promotion stable. I hope, after this fight, that the British fans of boxing will see me in action regularly in the UK.
Anson Wainwright – Can you tell us about your team, who is your manager, trainer? Also what gym do you train at?
Sergey Rabchanko – I am training in the boxing gym “Golden gloves” in Minsk. My trainer is Sergei Pitilev, and my managers are Valery Kaplia and Philippe Fondu.
Anson Wainwright – For those who perhaps are familiar with your what could you tell us about your style of fighting?
Sergey Rabchanko – Aggressive style but in the same time I’m always looking for a key to knockout opponent
Anson Wainwright – Can you tell us about your earlier years growing up in Minsk?
Sergey Rabchanko – Perfect job of my managers, who help me growing up very well. All fights in Minsk gave me good experience and I think now I am ready for a new level.
Anson Wainwright – How did you first become interested and then take up Boxing and how old were you?
Sergey Rabchanko – When I was young I always liked to fight in the street, that is why I started boxing at the age of 10.
Anson Wainwright – Did you have much of an amateur career? What titles did you win? Did you fight anyone of note who is now in the pro’s & what was your final record?
Sergey Rabchanko – Yes I had a big career in amateur. I was Belarusian national champion many times in different divisions. Participated in several international competitions. But I was always dreaming to be a professional, so for me amateur boxing was just a small step for a future. I had a lot of amateur’s fights (over 100), but never counted the exact number..
Anson Wainwright – Who is your Boxing hero? What fighters do you admire and think set a good example to young fighters like yourself?
Sergey Rabchanko – I do not have a hero…Good example to young fighters : I think Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya, Marvin Hagler
Anson Wainwright – What do you hope to achieve in your Boxing career? Do you have plans away from Boxing with what you’d like to do when you retire?
Sergey Rabchanko – The maximum…first European title then World!!! After, I’d wish to become the jeweller .
Anson Wainwright – The Light Middleweight division is stacked with talent what are your thoughts on some of division at the moment and what fighter impress you?
Sergey Rabchanko – Yes, a lot of good boxer but no one impress me in this division in Europe…
Anson Wainwright – Finally do you have a message for the Light Middleweight division?
Sergey Rabchanko – Wait for me…I am coming…
Thanks for your time Sergey good luck with your upcoming fight.
