Roman Kryklia Aims for Third World Title Against Samet: ‘I Want to Make History’

w sets his sights on putting forth another historic performance and capturing another golden belt. When asked about the pressure that comes with being a champion, Kryklia said, “When you become a champion, you feel pressure more and more with time. People see me as the most dominant heavyweight striker in the world. It gives big pressure, but I don’t care because of my discipline. I want people in the future to remember me as the most technical heavyweight striker in the world.”

Despite already holding two World Titles, Kryklia remains hungry for more. He sees each achievement as a step towards greatness and is always looking to push himself to new heights. This drive for excellence keeps him motivated and eager to showcase his skills. He expressed, “I want to make history. I want to return the attention of people to heavyweight. That’s why I’m very hungry. And I’m going forward.”

While Kryklia’s success in the ring is well-documented, his dedication to his craft goes beyond the bright lights. He understands that perfection is unattainable in combat sports but continues to work tirelessly to improve. Kryklia believes in constant growth and challenges himself to be better with each fight. He shared, “I can never say that I am [the] GOAT, the best one. Because I will try to be better and better, from fight to fight, from time to time. I have faced some of the best strikers in the world. And what makes me different is my [trust] in my coach, my discipline, and my desire to win.”

For Kryklia, the upcoming fight against Samet Agdeve is a chance to solidify his place in martial arts history. A victory on November 7 would not only mean another belt but also a step closer to his ultimate goal. He explained, “When they put the new belt on my shoulder, it just means that [I’ve taken] one more step in my way to the very top of the striking world, and I think this is the place where I want to be.”