• Heavyweight, 6' 3" 240lbs
• Age/DOB : 23 - 4 Feb 1979
• Style : Sambo/Kickboxing
• Trainers: Dmitry Stepanov & Alexandre Andrievski

JB. Could you tell me what your predictions for Friday are?

Andrei Arlovski : I'm in the mood to win that fight. Maybe Rizzo has different opinions but I predict victory.

JB. What approach are you going to take to that fight? What strategy?

Andrei Arlovski : The fight will show, no comments about strategy. (laughing) it is classified.

JB. What type of specific training has been done to counter Pedro as a fighter?

Andrei Arlovski : Of course I have been doing special training but I can say it's nothing more than to defeat an opponent who is really strong.

JB. No disrespect intended but you're seen as the underdog in this fight. How do you feel about that?

Andrei Arlovski : That's good because that's people like me, the underdog, need to fight in order to become the best. Champions were all underdogs themselves some time ago.

JB. What does the future hold for Andrei Arlovski? Where do you see yourself in, say, five years time?

Andrei Arlovski :To become Champion but not only in next fight but at least next ten years and I will be fighting for the next ten years.

JB. Do you have any message for the fans out there?

Andrei Arlovski : I would like to have as many fans as possible and I will try not to disappoint them.

JB. Thanks a lot.

Interview conducted 20th March 2002

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