Giannis Stoforidis, known to his fans as “Hercules”, started his journey into martial arts very young. With 17 years of heavyweight fighting experience behind him, his career has been defined by his aggressive fighting style and lifelong passion for the sport. His love of competition and physical challenge fueled his rise in the martial arts world. He is one of the big names in the SENSHI ring, with 3 appearances in front of Bulgarian audiences, as well as fighting in other major international circuits.
Stoforidis is eager and fully prepared for his upcoming fight on December 7 against Morocconian Nidal Bchiri in the ring at SENSHI 24, promising fans a performance where he will give his all. Although he keeps his fight strategy a secret, he stresses that every fight has a carefully developed plan. Especially for Gong.bg, he told how the final stage of his preparation before the heavyweight bout at the Varna fight arena is going.
Can you describe a typical day of training for you?
During the preparation period, I train twice daily and eat healthily.
How do you balance physical training and mental preparation? Is it hard to get motivated?
I stay calm in every situation. That characterizes me, and when I go through difficult moments, I don’t lose my motivation because I clearly remember why I started.
How do you handle the pressure of performing in front of a large audience?
With experience, each race becomes more accessible and more manageable. I am determined to win and entirely focused on the fight!
How do you feel about your upcoming fight in SENSHI 24?
I am feeling ready! I can’t wait. All combat sports fans will see my aggressive style on 7 December. I will give my best, both for me and for them.
What message do you have for your opponent?
We will talk in the ring.
What advice will you give to aspiring fighters?
To be humble and focused on the goal. The strength of a fighter is in his fist, and his words weigh on the ring.
