Artur Kyshenko Joins Glory Welterweight Division

Nov.05.2013 20:37

Artur Kyshenko Joins Glory Welterweight Division

GLORY is the world’s best organization now. I consider myself to be the best fighter in my weight class and so it was natural that I come here to be among the best fighters in the world,

he says.

Kyshenko (54-11-1, 28 KO’s) has fought most of his career at lightweight (70kgs/155lbs) but has increasingly gained size as his career has progressed. He was the 2006 K-1 East Europe MAX champion and was a finalist in the 2008 K-1 World MAX tournament.

But he has decided to move up in weight to join the GLORY welterweight division and is sure to make an immediate impact.

Artur Kyshenko vs Yury Bessmertny

Lightweight is boring for me now. I want something new - new competitors, new challenges

” he says.

One big difference at [77kgs/170lbs] is that I can eat more and I can be a lot bigger. This has an effect on power and force. My first fight in this weight class will be a surprise for the public and fans I think

” he says.

Kyshenko started his career with the Captain Odessa gym in his native Ukraine but made the switch to Mike’s Gym in Amsterdam three years ago.

Training and sparring at Mike’s Gym in Amsterdam I’m surrounded by many stars

he says.

Any day of the week I can train with Gokhan Saki, Badr Hari, Melvin Manhoef, Murthel Groenhart and now Alistair Overeem also joined us. I have many people to rely on to be inspired by.

Among Kyshenko’s career victories are wins over two-time K-1 MAX champion Andy Souwer, Muay Thai legend Yodsaenklai Fairtex and current world #1 welterweight Nieky Holzken.

Artur Kyshenko vs Yury Bessmertny