Bad news for players from Europe!

John Brzenk not only will be the guest of honour, but also will perform as a corner of the American team. Athletes from the U.S.A will have a counsellor and "Motivator" in John - as Travis Bagent called it in a conversation with us. Travis also pointed his compatriot Jerry Caderatte as a favourite of the Cup. What's interesting - Jerry in an interview said that he is getting ready for Dennis Cyplenkow and Andrey Pushkar. Maybe he did not want to reveal the strength of the American Team?

What is Travis Bagent like? Everyone should remember his fight from November 2006 in Manchester, where he provoked Semerenko to a small quarrel on a  Premier Travel Inn club stage, even guards appeared, Ron Bath and John Brzenk were looking at it with a great disapproval. Travis then drew 3:3. During this long, full of tugs, tears, fouls, fights in belts clashes Bagent showed sport cunning, he was setting his opponent's teeth on edge, he was acting theatrically, but ... he almost rapped himself against the limits of the Armwrestling Code, unwritten laws "On the behaviour at the table". What he did was on the border. Every sport, even the most elegant (and Armwrestling is the one) has its "Enfant terrible"

In the seventies he was Ilie Nastase in tennis.

 He played provocatively, arguing with referees, , he disconcerted his opponents, but also had a great sense of humour and his manoeuvrings were always "more fun, than annoying."

But let’s go back to the table - regardless of additional stage attractions, we can count on great fights, when Travis Bagent approaches the table.

We started the conversation with a banal question:

How are your preparations for the World Cup?
Travis Bagent: I am as STRONG as only I can be. I'm SMARTER than I was before. I'm excited about the prospect of fighting at  Zloty Tur!

How are going to defeat Denis?
Travis Bagent: Oh! I’m focused not only on him. Andrey Pushkar, and Jerry Caderatte will stand in my way as well as Denis. I feel ready for them, more than ever in my life.I’ll beat every player on the other side of the table!

Is John helping you in preparing tactics "for" Denis Cyplenkow, whom, after all, he knows perfectly?
Travis Bagent: All American armwrestlers will benefit from this, the Great John will be in our corner. He is a wonderful coach and "Motivator" not only for me, for our team, but for all armwrestlers of the world.

What are in your opinion your greatest assets in a fight?
Travis Bagent: My speed, technique and - invariably - will to fight or "No Compromises!"

Thanks for the conversation and see you in Poland!
Travis Bagent: See you at Nemiroff World Cup!


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