Fedor doesn't have tattoos at all. And he lives by different principles. A man is not a wolf for him. An opponent in the ring is just an opponent. Nothing more.

Famous hockey fighter, Andrey Nazarov said: "There is no friendship or talking between tough guys. How would I hit him if we're friends?" Does it apply to you?

Fedor: No, it doesn't. I don't fight with friends. And if I face a good friend in the ring - it's a normal fight for me. It's not a dog fight. I know that boxers are friends on the team, it doesn't bother to walk out in the ring.

You said that a fight with Tyson would end up with your quick victory - with taking the fight to the ground and submitting him. Where did you get such idea?

Fedor: I didn't say that the fight will end with my quick victory. It seems like journalists tried to spin it that way. The question was: If you ever fought Tyson, which strategy would you choose? I started thinking. Of course, I wouldn't start getting into exchanging punches, and would like to play it on my turf. Meaning I would take him to the ground, where obviously this is not one of Tyson's strengths, after which would try to go for submission.

Once you mentioned that weight lifter Yuri Vlasov is one of your idols. But this man is from completely different generation

Fedor: So what? I read a lot about him. Mind blowing personality.

After President's Cup you were officially recognized as best Sambo practitioner in Eurasia and gave you a velvet robe knit with a golden thread. Did you have any other unusual gifts in your life?

Fedor: There were many, but I don't think anything of them. For me, the biggest gift is a chance to meet talented people. I can appreciate that.

Who would you especially like to meet?

Fedor: Mel Gibson, Bruce Willis. Interesting people. My circle of friends are athletes. Recently I met figure skater Aleksei Tikhonov. Was pleasantly surprised, how shy, intelligence he is.

Where do you keep your championship belts?

Fedor: One in Petersburg, the other in Stary Oskol. They're displayed in sport schools. By the way, we're planning to open a school in St Petersburg. And later in Belgorod.

You won't mention anything about your payroll?

Fedor: Of course not. Commercial secret. I can say that right now I feel like I'm taken care of. About a year ago I started getting good money. I can even support my family now, and help out relatives. I like to have some backbone, you know?