Armenian Hovhannes Bachkov was introduced to a boxing fitness center at the age of 7 when his uncle, who used to be a boxer, revealed him the stance and also first strikes. In the future, his grandpa brought him to the gym claiming that it was about time he stopped battling in the streets. His first train Davtyan Varuzh invited him in the city of Gyumri. Later, Varuzh moved to England, as well as Rudik Mkrtchan and Karen Kazaryan are his coaches till today, for 22 years currently.

'I remained in the boxing fitness center due to my personality. If I start something, I go till completion whatever,' Bachkov clarified his persistence. 'At the age of 15, I became a medallist at the Junior European Championships, and also it set my goal: I wanted to end up being a well-known champ, I wanted to be among the most effective.'

With the first triumphes behind him, Hovhannes really felt special assistance from people around. 'My friends and family have actually constantly cheered me up to make me remain in boxing and also relocate additionally towards my goals,' the fighter included.

Bachkov took part in World Championships 2017, 2019 and also 2021, every single time bringing home a bronze medal and a bitter aftertaste. 'I should have come to be a champ a minimum of when!' he claimed. Somehow, he thinks, whenever there were some challenges that prevented him from his desire coming to life. 'This is not regarding me though, as I constantly give it all in the ring,' Hovhannes added.

'After each championships, I claimed to myself that it was the last one. However, my dream to end up being a World champ makes me come back.'

One of the most severe situation in boxing is a shed fight, or physical or psychological injury, according to Bachkov.

'My personality doesn't give me an opportunity to go back or give up. I should not have any type of unaccomplished tasks. The majority of my battles were lost because of prejudiced judges, however that is left in the past. I am assured that whatever is fair currently, and last time I benefitted from the bout review system in Belgrade when Armenian Boxing Federation opposed the choice. Afterwards celebration, I value IBA Head of state Umar Kremlev even more, as he made every little thing transparent and maintained his word to cleanse the evaluating system,' the boxer stated.

Bachkov trains now without justifications to accomplish his ambition in the 63,5 kg weight division at the IBA Guys's Globe Boxing Championships in Tashkent. At the same time, he has his fifth professional battle just two weeks before the start of the occasion in Uzbekistan.

'It's tough to incorporate IBA boxing with professional one. I attempt my best to prosper. On April 14th, I need to avoid injuries to be able to take part in the Globe Championships,' he emphasized.

As an expert, he trains with renowned train Manuel Robles in the United States.

'I collaborate with Manuel to plan for my professional fights, I like his approach. He doesn't push me to change my design however works to reinforce the skills I have. He reminds me of my coaches in Armenia, maybe that's the reason we such as to work together. An excellent fighter without a correct train is as a solid lovely tree without a good gardener,' Bachkov said.

He aims to the top in both IBA as well as expert boxing, as the risks are high.

'Only one goal is ahead of me, to win regardless. I require to get even with boxing, as whenever when I participate in IBA competitions, I put my professional occupation on pause. I have actually defeated gold medallists, nonetheless, I am still not a globe champion myself.'

'To start from scratch is likewise hard, to leave your household for training, to abandon all enjoyment as well as satisfaction for one goal. Once it is ruined, you begin again and again. This is what is truly difficult,' Bachkov confessed.

Boxing changes yearly, states the Armenian, as it establishes quickly worldwide. This worries prize money, which is a big inspiration for athletes.

'Prize money makes fighters satisfied, as well as the championships ends up being even more stunning. To earn this cash, one needs to be a wolf and fight till completion. All cash I make with my sweat and blood goes to kindness only,' Hovhannes claimed.

'God provided me one more level of life in boxing. I learned many people from various countries, I am solid, popular, and also valued. What is even more, I act rightfully as well as timely, that's what boxing provided me. My triumphes make me proud, too,' he added.

Bachkov is positive that the Olympic Gamings without boxing is "a king without a crown". As Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist, he can not think of one without the other.

'I wish that they would certainly transform their mind. Or else, a great deal of fighters would be forced to endure and their desire would certainly be wrecked. I make certain that after an effective IBA Globe Boxing Championships in Tashkent, they will transform their mind. All decision-makers are people, as all of us are, and also we have to find a typical language,' Hovhannes worried.

'Boxing is an intelligent sport. Fighters do not utilize low blows, neither beat the recumbent opponent or stab a person in the back. It is a well-respected sporting activity worldwide,' Bachkov concluded.