🔹Guest Spotlight: Andrej Djukic – Martial Arts & Boxing Champion 2x World Bronze medals
From the intense training grounds of Arena Faro emerges a name that commands respect in every ring he steps into — Andrej Djukic. A fighter forged through relentless preparation, unwavering grit, and elite coaching, Andrej has become one of Portugal’s most decorated and respected Muay Thai and kickboxing athletes.
In this exclusive interview, Julio Verissimo sits down with the man behind the gloves for an emotional and in-depth look at the story, the struggle, and the spectacular rise of a fighter whose journey represents both personal mastery and national pride.
🔹 🏆 A Legacy of Titles Across Europe and the World
With the guidance of Walter Pestana and Diogo Pestana, the twin forces behind Arena Faro’s rise, Andrej Djukic has built a career that stands among the finest in Portuguese combat sports history. His record includes:
🥉 Bronze Medal – World Muay Thai Championship 2025 (Turkey)
🥉 Bronze Medal – World Kickboxing Championship 2022 (Turkey)
🥇 National Champion – Boxing (FPB regulations)
🥇 National Muay Thai Champion – (FPKMT & ISKA)
🥇🥇🥇 3x Kickboxing National Champion – (FPKMT & ISKA)
🏅 Gold Medal and National Cup Champion Boxing (2025)
🏅 Arena Faro Fighter of the Year (2024)
These titles reflect not just talent—but a standard of sustained excellence, making Andrej one of the most internationally active fighters of his generation.
🥊 Arena Faro’s Philosophy in Action
Andrej’s journey is a living testament to the world-class methodology practiced at Arena Faro. Under the combined expertise of coaches Walter and Diogo Pestana, the gym has produced a new wave of athletes that are disciplined, tactically sharp, and mentally unshakable. Andrej stands at the forefront of this movement, balancing ferocity in the ring with calm resilience outside of it.
His success isn’t accidental—it’s the product of years of structured training, strategic fight planning, and an unshakable will to improve.
💬 Julio Verissimo x Andrej Djukic: The Conversation
In this Julio Verissimo Live Show exclusive, Andrej opens up about:
The road to bronze at the 2025 World Championship
Representing Portugal on foreign soil under enormous pressure
Behind-the-scenes moments at Arena Faro: training, pain, and breakthrough
His mental game: how he prepares, resets, and stays hungry
The values passed on by his coaches and what it means to carry Arena Faro’s flag
Julio Verissimo’s unmistakable style brings out not just the athlete—but the man behind the warrior. What drives Andrej Djukic? What sacrifices built his path? And what future does he envision for Portuguese combat sports?
“Every drop of sweat, every bruise, every medal — they all tell a story. I fight not just to win, but to honor the path I’ve walked, the coaches who shaped me, and the country I proudly represent. Arena Faro forged me, but it’s the fire within that keeps me rising.”
— Andrej Djukic“
💬 Julio Verissimo x Andrej Djukic: The Conversation
In this Julio Verissimo Live Show exclusive, Andrej opens up about:
This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a cinematic dive into authenticity, relentless ambition, and the transformative power of breaking boundaries at any age🛤️ His path to bronze at the 2025 World Championship
Representing Portugal under pressure
🥵 Behind-the-scenes: Training, pain & breakthroughs
🧘♂️ His mental discipline & recovery rituals
🎓 Lessons from his coaches & carrying the Arena Faro flag
Julio’s signature style reveals not just the champion, but the human story behind the fighter:
What drives Andrej? What sacrifices built his path? And what’s next for Portuguese combat sports?
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