Name:  Stoyan Kamenov Golemanov
Date of Birth: 25.02.1981
Weight: 91 kg
Height: 184 cm
Biceps: 44 cm
Forearm: 39 cm
Fighting style: Top Roll
Place of Residence: Sofia, Bulgaria
Education: Construction - constructor
Marital status: Married, with a boy 2-years old
Hobbies: Hunter

Armpower.net: Since when have you practiced Armwrestling?
Stoyan: I practice Armwrestling since 1997.

The greatest achievements?
My biggest achievements are: inter-continental belt, World champion, European champion, Professional Armwrestling League, Golden Armwrestling League, National champion.

How did it happen and when did you start practicing Armwrestling? Why this and not some other sports discipline?
At the end of 1996, I have played with my friends and they have won against me. This has given me ambition to train Armwrestling and to win.

How did you start? How did you learn to fight at the table? Who was your trainer?
My coach was Cvetan Gashevski ("Lokomotiv-96" - Gorna Oryahovica, Bulgaria).

Did you train any other sport before? If so, did you have any success and does it help you now in Armwrestling?
Yes, except Armwrestling, I have trained also track-and-field athletics.

Which achievement cost you the most effort?
Most of my efforts were needed to win the second World title - in Japan.

How many times per week do you exercise? Tell us a little how your training looks like?
I train train three or four times a week, by fighting partner, also with elastic cords and fitness.
 

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?
There is always a preparatory periods. Before every important tournament my trainings are strong and draining away. After World championships I give to myself some relax time, to recover my hands from the pains.

Who is your sparring partner?
I fight with all players from the Bulgarian Armwrestling clubs "Lokomotiv-96" - Gorna Oryahovica, "Vitosha Armwrestling" - Sofia, "Adrenaline" - Sofia.

What is your best weapon in Armwrestling?
My best Armwrestling weapon is the technique.
 

In what element are you the weakest, what else do you need to improve?
I'm not strong enough in the chemical preparation.
 

Is any of armwrestlers a model for you? Who is he and why?
Cvetan Gashevski is the Armwrestling model for me - he is always ambitious, dedicated the victory until the end.
 

How does your popularity look like, how are you recognizable?
About my popularity and visibility - I don't know, the others have to say it.

Do you get any tangible benefits from the sport? Do you feel a full professional?
I have benefits of sport, of course. In addition, I ride free on the city public transport.

Do you feel better in the fight on left or right hand? Do you have any serious deficiencies in your hands?
About my hands and which of them is stronger, this is my right hand - tougher and stronger. Otherwise, I haven't shortcomings in my hands.

What are your hobbies, favorite books, music, drinks, cars? 
My hobbies are motor sports and hunting.

Tell us about your private life. How do you spend time after workouts? Where do you live, with whom (if I may ask you)?
I am married and spend my time after training at home with my family, in Sofia.
 

You have already been really successful. What are you planning for the next season?
There are always titles and achievements that are missing for everyone athlete. For the new season, I expect new rivals and new tournaments.

When you finish your sports career (I wish you both long and successful), what will you want to take up then?
After completing the sporting career, I think to take up with business.
 

Whom do you train now with, who do you consult about training, diet, supplementation?
In this moment, I don't train with someone concretely.
 

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?
The "Armfight" events with 6-round fights are quite difficult, especially when the forces are equal. In my opinion, this tournament gives to the audience an incredible spectacle. Of course, every player needs a strategy and tactics
 

What will fighting in Armfight give you?
The "Armfight"-event is a possibility to make a powerful, technical, and mental competition between the players.
 

Is this your first duel in Armfight and did you prepare in any special way?
For me, this will be the sixth "Armfight" tournament. I define my training depending on my opponent.
 

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? 
Todd Hutchings (USA) is a very strong and titled competitor. He plays "hook" very powerful and has big endurance. I haven't fought with him until now and naturally, I don't underestimate him.

Who do you think is the leader in this weight category and would you be able to beat him in six-rounds duel?
I think that there is not leader in my weight class - otherwise, there would be no sense in such kind of game. However, about my event, I am optimist.

After this Armfight, who would like to challenge for another duel? Why?
Everything depends on my performance in this "Armfight", including whom I would like to have for rival in the next "Armfight" event.

Why does audience should watch your fight?
The audience, that will watch our game, will be a witness to very interesting and controversial events.