Violetta Knyazeva who has achieved her second victory in the World Cup in Astana wins the favor of the city public.

Violetta told in an interview to the website of the Kazakhstan Boxing Federation about the match against Argentine athlete Perez.

- Congratulations on your victory! Have you noticed that today you are acting more confident in comparison with your first fight in the Championships.

- Thank you, yes, today it was easier for me. In the fourth round I felt a little tired but managed to find the extra strength to win. I am very glad that during the entire fight my compatriots were supporting me. With this support, I had no right to lose the fight!

- Have you managed to fulfill your plan for the fight?

- I think, yes, I have. Of course, there were small errors, which I still have to work upon.

- In the quarter-finals you are going to meet a renowned rival – Claressa Shields.

- It is going to be a really hard fight, because I will face an Olympic champion. I will do everything I can to succeed. It is very good that I will be boxing at home.

- Do the opponent’s trophies give you any cause for anxiety?

- No, actually. The participation at the World Championships itself is an important experience for me. Gradually I am becoming more confident and skillful.

photo by Daniyar Mailybaev