Two different contestants were supposed to meet in this bout, Todd was supposed to fight Pushkar on the 27^th of February. Instead, Trubin will fight the American and try to take away his intercontinental title, which the USA wrestler has been holding since 2012.

A chance has come up to wrestle Michael Todd, and I will not miss it, it will be hardcore! - says Trubin.

Trubin, who came back to the armwrestling table after a two years' break, is hungry for victory and prepare for a hard battle.

I'm better, stronger and, most of all, hungry for victory! - he says. - I can face the strongest in the world, the proof of which is my fight with Pushkar.

But Todd is an experienced wrestler and he will not give up without a fight.

I want to be the PAL champion of the world and keep the title as long as I want to! - says Todd. Trubin is probably a tougher opponent than Pushkar, because all I have to do against Pushkar is just hold him and tire him out. Trubin may not be as strong as Pushkar, but he's a more universal wrestler.

He has a chance, of course, but if he doesn't flash me, he won't beat me!

It's not easy to foresee the outcome of armfight #45, as Trubin made a loud comeback after his break. We saw what he is capable of at Zloty Tur 15, where he almost beat Pushkar in right arm in OPEN. He says it straight, he's all about his career and training.

I will try to take away Michael's belt and the intercontinental champion tittle. I know I am aiming high, but Michael will have to really apply himself to keep the title. It will not be easy – says Dmitry and adds that he is training especially for his opponent.

On the other hand, Todd is making no special preparations... or at least, he's not talking about them. He just admits to using bigger weights since he's learned of the change of opponents.

They are both ready to fight, the question is – who will win?

Michael Todd and Dmitry Trubin will fight in +95 kg over 210 lbs Superheavyweight.

Armfight #45 will take place on 26 February at the Sunset Station Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Iza Małkowska