Name: RADU GEORGESCU
Nick Name: VALAHU
Date of Birth: 15.07.1975
Weight: 130 KG
Height: 186 CM
Biceps: 51 CM
Forearm: 45 CM
Fighting style: VARIOUS
Place of residence: BUCURESTI
Education:  UNIVERSITY – SPORT ACADEMY
Marital status: UNMARRIED
Hobbies: SWIMMING, POETRY, ROCK MUSIC
Since when have you practiced Armwrestling: 2001
The greatest achievements: NATIONAL CHAMPION, HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPION

How did it happen and when did you start practicing armwrestling? Why This and not some other sports discipline?
Just wanted to see how is it, i started in 2001. I did many sports but i prefer contact sports.

How did you start? How Did you learn to fight at the table? Who Was your trainer?
Started as a hobby and liked it. I was my own trainer and then i started train others.

Did you train any other sport before? If So, did you have any success and does it help you now in armwrestling?
I did train proffesional for greco-roman wrestling, swimming, boating, boxing, wight lifting, body building. I get many champion titles.
Yes they helped

What win can you regard the greatest achievement? Why?
Armwrestling world heavy weight champion in master category.

How many times per week do you exercise? Tell Us a little how your training looks like?
I worked hard for each title.

How do you plan your starts season in armwrestling? Do You follow the preparatory periods, and how do you divide the season to macro and micro training cycles?
I plan my yearly season and i did prepare harder for important competitions.

Who is your sparring-partner?
Different romanian armrwstlers with different fighting styles.

What is your best weapon in armwrestling?
The force in

What element are you the weakest, what else do you need to improve?
I have no weak points.

Is any of armwrestlers a model for you? Who Is he and why?
Ion Oncescu and John Brzenk

How does your popularity look like, how are you recognizable?
I’m verry popular in romania. Most of the people recognize me on the street by my bandana (cap)

Do you get any tangible benefits from the sport? Do You feel a full professional?
I get benefits from the sport and also from the sport shows. Not feeling a full professional, yet.

Do you feel better in the fight on left or right hand? Do You have any serious deficiencies in your hands?
I like both. No serious deficiencies on my hands.

What do you beside training, takeoffs?
Theater, movies, friends..

What are your hobbies, favourite books, music, drink, car?
Swimming, poetry, i read psihology and science fiction books, i like rock music like manower i occasionaly drink beer and tea.

Tell us about your private life. How Do you spend time after workouts? Where Do you live, with whom (if i may ask you).
With my girlfrend and my friends. I live in bucharest central area with my girlfriend.

You have already been really successful. What Are you planning for the next season?
I plan to be “better, stronger and faster”

When you finish your sports career (i wish you both long and successful) - what will you want to take up then?
Go fishing…

Who do you train now with, who do you consult about training, diet, supplementation?
I train with ion oncescu, daniel andronache, vasile manole, alex marin. I am a personal consultant for training, diet and natural supplements.

Let’s now move to an armfight duel.
 What do you think of six-round duels? Is It a good form of competition? is there any difference in fighting, should you use a different tactic?
It is a good form of competition and can clearly show who is stronger, faster and smarter.

What will fighting in armfight give you?
Pleasure to fight with the bests.

Is this your first duel in armfight and did you prepare in any special way?
It is the first time and i will do special preparation for it.

What do you think of your rival? Have You ever fought with him? Are You afraid of him? Have You already had established tactic for him? Are You afraid of his advantages? What Kind of?
It is a strong fighter and a good warrior. I fought many times before. Afraid ??? I don’t know this word... I do tactics before and while fighting. I am not afraid of him !!!

Who do you think is the leader in this weight category and would you be able to beat him in six-rounds duel?
A good warrior never tell he will be the winner before the battle.

After this armfight, who would like to challenge for another duel? Why?
Not decided

Why do audience should watch your fight?
Because we are show mans, great warriors and we fight till the end, never quit. I eat audience for my breakfast, and most of them like this…

May the best win !!!
Good luck Pantalaev !!!