When and why you started boxing:
I was 15 years old when I started out in the sport back home in Lithuania. I wanted to get strong and try something new.
Favourite all-time fighter:
Either Mike Tyson, Canelo Alvarez or Mikey Garcia. I like tough fighters who have that โMexican styleโ.
Best fight you’ve seen:
Iโve seen so many great fights over the years. Itโs too hard for me to pick a favourite one.
Personal career highlight:
As Iโm always the away fighter, I havenโt really got a career highlight!
Toughest opponent:
Iโd have to say Joe Laws from Newcastle [l pts 4 โ July 2019]. He was tough and strong.
Best and worst attributes as a boxer:
My biggest strengths are my character and dedication. My weakness is that I need more experience.
Training tip:
Make sure you train hard and train smart.
Favourite meal/restaurant:
I like all sorts of food, but chicken curry and fish and chips are two of my favourite meals. I donโt mind which restaurant I go to, just as long as Iโm there with my wife.
Best friends in boxing:
My coach, Michael Hazon.
Other sportsman you would like to be:
Iโd be the American basketball player, LeBron James.
Last film/TV show you saw:
I watched The X Factor: Celebrity series last weekend.
Who would play you in a film of your life:
Maybe someone like Jason Statham could play me.
Have you ever been starstruck:
I donโt think Iโve ever been starstruck in my life.
Last time you cried:
I canโt remember the last time I cried, to be honest.
Best advice received:
โAlways dream and always believe.โ Iโm not sure who told me that, but itโs always stuck with me.
Worst rumour about yourself:
I try not to listen to any rumours.
Something not many people know about you:
I like reading books, especially self-help books and sporting biographies.