Anastasia Yankova - Young Russian Thai Boxing Star
A young Russian student Anastasia Yankova is taking the world of women's kickboxing by storm. Anastasia Yankova, Russian Thai boxer (speaking Russian): “My mother didn't take it very well at first. She was relieved when I stopped fighting, that there was no more karate. And then I started all over again. But she's fine with it now and will come to my fights.” Anastasia Yankova, Russian Thai boxer (speaking Russian): “There's more to sport than just the body. It's mostly about what's inside you. And winning is about 50% your physical shape, and 50% what's in your head. There are many good sportsmen who, once in the ring, start feeling sort of lost, because they’re people watching, because they feel the pressure. And there's no sign of the skills they demonstrate during training. You have to learn to overcome it. I'm not pleased with myself, I know what I can do. I see myself practice and then I see the difference when I'm competing - and i...