Mikhail Gulayev:Let’s be frank - I don’t think that NY Pro contest ended the way you wanted to or the way somebody could expect. Naturally, people will discuss your performance. So, if you don’t want to let any rumors out you must give some comments on the results by yourself.
Alexander Fedorov:Well, let’s say so – I know that I looked like shit. I don’t want to justify myself, but I think I know what to do. My problem is not to be in a perfect condition, because I know how to get there. My problem is to find the way how to keep myself in a proper shape till the minute of stepping on stage. Bodybuilding is a kind of art. That’s why there are millions of people dedicated to that sport but just a few of them are the professionals. I do believe that I’m on a right track in learning of this art.
Thought my contest history is not so big as other competitor have, but I do my best to enter the elite of that sport and those who thinks that it’s easy are wrong.
I know that people expect to see a kind of shape I showed in 2003 and I know that I can repeat it or even improve it. The only problem is that I must find another way to make it. I can’t use what used before – I became older, I had a surgery. The old formulas just won’t work, but I’m looking for the new one and I’m sure I almost found it.
MG: You’re obviously were soft onstage, which is actually surprised me, because I’ve seen the kind of shape you showed just a couple of days out the show. Are you already ready to say what went wrong or you need some more time to analyze it?
AF:I guess I know what is wrong, but I don’t want to announce it yet. First I need to make a better shape and show it to the public. There’s only one right answer and I must be 100% sure before I state that I know what the answer is.
MG: What about the results of the contest? Do you agree with placing? Can you mention any athlete who impressed you?
AF: I can’t say anything negative about the judging and placing. Phil is young and talented and he deserved his victory. All top 4 was of a very high class and it’s not easy to judge them. I even think that judges opinions were different and it was not easy to compromise it. Actually, I don’t feel like estimating anyone until I compete. Now, for all the athletes are athletes in arms. That’s why I just don’t want to give any marks. Maybe, when I finish my career I’ll be able to judge objective. Anyway, I’d like to mentioned Denis who was one of the first pro’s whom I start to communicate thanks to Milos who introduced us to each other. He is always in a proper shape. And I can’t not to say a few words about Jablonicky. It’s amazing to show such a shape at his age. He stays on that stage for a very long time and I don’t remember when he was in the obviously bed condition.
MG: What are your next steps? What show you’re going to participate now?
AF: It’s only two days left and I’m not ready to make any decisions. I have to think it over again. Anyway, I will announce it.
MG: Is there anything else you want to add or mention?
AF: Sure, I want to say a huge thanks to all my fans and those people who supports whatever place I take. I want to thank all the Apollon gym members who showed me the real hospitality and supported me so much, though I am just a foreigner for them. I want to thank Manoli, the gym owner, who helped me whatever I needed. I do know for sure that I found some new friends in US. I do appreciate Universal Nutrition and Weider. For some reasons, I have the possibility to appear at the pro stage due to those companies. I don’t want to give any promises but I’ll do my best to justify my fan’s and supporter’s expectations.
PS.
Fedorov has an opportunity to answer your questions (at least som of it) till this friday.