Post by Stern on Sept 15, 2008 19:11:59 GMT -5
INTERVIEW WITH...
WES HOLVERSON!
WES HOLVERSON!
IMMAF MAGAZINE: Well, Wes Holverson has come along since we last talked. He's challenged for the IMMAF Lightweight Title, he's defeated arguably the best lightweight in IMMAF history, and he's on his way to another title shot. But today, he's come down to the IMMAF Studios to do some straight shootin'! Wes, how are things with you, buddy?
WES HOLVERSON: Things are going great. I recently got engaged to my girlfriend of two years, I had my fight with Fujita, and things are just plain great.
IMMAF MAGAZINE: Before we get to that stuff, run us through the emotions you had after your loss to Paul Richardson, which is currently your only defeat... ever.
WES HOLVERSON: Really it was sadness. I wasn't mador angry at Paulie or depressed to the point where I wantedot quit or kill myself. I was just really saddened by the thought, and maybe even a little sick to my stomach at the thought of losing again. It's not something I was accustomed to, but it's something I've learned to deal with.
IMMAF MAGAZINE: Great! Well, you said you got engaged. This is the same girl you kept under wraps the last time we talked, right?
WES HOLVERSON: Yeah (laughs). I just didn't want all the puclicity, but I guess MMA is a different bunch of media guys because they've handled it professionally and she is fine with being on the internet.
IMMAF MAGAZINE: I hope that was her first time on a public website (laughs).
WES HOLVERSON: I hope so! (laughs)
IMMAF MAGAZINE: So, uh, you had your fight with Hidehiko Fujita not too long ago, right, so how was that?
WES HOLVERSON: Pure joy and excitement. Heis regarded as the greatets of the greatest and I am one of the few to say I went toe-to-toe with the dragon and came out with only a little bit of burnt skin. No, he's a great guy and a wonderful competitor.
IMMAF MAGAZINE: That was your first fight to go to the judges. Would you say the judges were fair?
WES HOLVERSON: I'm not saying anything! (laughs)
IMMAF MAGAZINE: Alright, alright. Well, the featherweight division is merging into the lightweight division, what are your thoughts?
WES HOLVERSON: Since I've already beaten everyone, it's gonna be nice to have some new guys to beat on.
IMMAF MAGAZINE: Well, you haven't beaten Paul Richardson yet.
WES HOLVERSON: Hey, hey, hey! Remember who your interviewing here! (laughs)
IMMAF MAGAZINE: (laughs) Uh, when do you think your gonna get another title shot?
WES HOLVERSON: Hopefully soon. When you defeat the greatest you expect to get the first title shot, but things don't work that way, I guess. I believe Paulie has a rematch though.
IMMAF MAGAZINE: Well Wes, good luck with your next fight and we hope to have you back here again!
WES HOLVERSON: Thanks.
