🔹Julio Verissimo Live Show Guest Spotlight: Firdavs Ergashov – Martial Arts & Boxing Champion – EF European Belt Winner
🎙️ Exclusive Guest on Julio Verissimo Live Show & JV VIBES RADIO
On Julio Verissimo Live Show from the dusty training grounds of Uzbekistan to the flashing lights of European fight nights, Firdavs Ergashov stands as a testament to willpower, discipline, and the relentless pursuit of greatness. A fighter in every sense of the word, Firdavs has walked through fire—across borders, federations, and disciplines—to rise as one of the most electrifying names in kickboxing and MMA in Portugal and beyond.
After arriving in Portugal, his journey found new momentum at Arena Faro, where under the mentorship of Coach Diogo Pestana, he refined his skill set, sharpened his technique, and began his championship ascent. This partnership became the backbone of his knockout streak and the fuel behind his European
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.
🔹 🏆 Roots in Uzbekistan: National and Continental Dominance
Firdavs’s career began in his homeland, where he fought through over 100 amateur bouts in kickboxing and MMA. His early accolades include:
🏆 4× Uzbekistan National Kickboxing Champion
🥇 1× Asian Champion in combat sports
These titles reflect not just talent—but a standard of sustained excellence, making Andrej one of the most internationally active fighters of his generation, These titles established him as one of the premier fighters emerging from Central Asia.
🌍 Regional Success: Azerbaijan Open Championship
Crossing borders, Firdavs proved his dominance on a bigger stage:
🥇 2× Belt Winner at the Azerbaijan Open Championship
These victories highlighted his status as a rising star in regional competitions, earning respect for his knockout power and technical precision.
His success isn’t accidental—it’s the product of years of structured training, strategic fight planning, and an unshakable will to improve.
đź’¬Training in Turkey: Trials & Determination
In 2020, Firdavs relocated to Turkey, dedicated to refining his skills—despite temporary legal hurdles preventing competition entry. This period defined his resolve and redirected his ambitions toward Europe.
Portugal Breakthrough: Boxing Champion & Kickboxing Force
After passing through Poland, Firdavs settled in Portugal, where his ascent accelerated:
- 🥊 Portuguese Amateur Boxing Champion — his first major title in Europe
- 🥇 Fighters Evolution (FE) Promotion Champion — boasting 3 consecutive 1st-round KOs
- 🛡️ AFC (Portugal) Championship Belt Holder — solidifying his dominance
🏆 European Crown: The 2025 Belt
Firdavs capped his journey with his most prestigious victory:
- 🏆 European Belt Winner (2025) — a career-defining achievement in a major continental competition
This title crowned his rise from Uzbek and Portuguese national hero to European contender.
🎖️ Comprehensive Championship Record
- 🥇 4× Uzbekistan National Kickboxing Champion
- 🥇 1× Asian Champion
- 🥇 2× Belt Winner — Azerbaijan Open Championship
- 🥊 Portuguese Amateur Boxing Champion
- 🏆 FE Promotion Champion (3 first-round knockouts)
- 🏆 AFC (Portugal) Champion (2024)
- 🏆 EF European Belt Holder (2025)
🧠The Fighter’s Philosophy
“Everything I’ve achieved comes from believing when no one else did — from waking up in foreign countries with no guarantees and still showing up to train. My coaches, my family, my past — they all live in my fists when I fight. I don’t fight for fame. I fight for meaning.”
— Firdavs Ergashov
đź’¬Julio Verissimo x Firdavs Ergashov: The Conversation
This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a raw, emotional dive into grit, identity, and the unshakable will to rise beyond borders, setbacks, and expectations.
🛤️ His 100-fight amateur legacy in Uzbekistan
🏆 The hunger that led him to dominate Asia and Azerbaijan
🌍 Crossing into Europe with nothing but vision and discipline
🥊 His knockout run in Fighters Evolution & the AFC title breakthrough
🏅 Capturing the 2025 European Belt: The peak of a long, global climb
🤝 Training under Coach Diogo Pestana at Arena Faro
Julio’s signature style uncovers not just the fighter—but the fire behind the gloves.
What pushed Firdavs to keep going when the world said “no”?
What does it take to go from undocumented migrant to European champion?
And what vision does he hold for the future of Central Asian fighters on the world stage?
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