Two “amateurs” will therefore meet in a “professional” duel in Cracow.

You should all come!

Darek Groch and Viachaslau Kuksa are commonly known, especially Darek whose career has been continuing for two decades. Viachaslau presented himself to us quite recently but, man, was it a strong first impression!

It all started in Rymanow last year, during the Polish Cup. Darek decided not to focus on his weight and feel better because of that. And he did, in fact, except for one thing. He had caught a cold. Therefore, the results were as follows:

SENIOR MEN RIGHT PRO 86KG KG
1. KUKSA VIACHASLAU, STEELARM WROCŁAW (00052)
2. KAMIL ZWARDOŃ, STEELARM WROCŁAW (00053)
3. DANIEL CICHOWLAS, FIRE HAND LUBLIN (00031)
4. DARIUSZ GROCH, WIKING NISKO (00058)

SENIOR MEN LEFT PRO 86 KG
1. GUSTAW GUŚCIORA, UKS DZIKI BIELICE (00002)
2. DARIUSZ GROCH, WIKING NISKO (00058)
3. KAMIL ZWARDOŃ, STEELARM WROCŁAW (00053)
4. KUKSA VIACHASLAU, STEELARM WROCŁAW (00052)

They will meet in a few days. If Darek wins and Slawa loses, nothing will happen. Darek will just confirm his condition. However, if Viachaslau wins with Darek, he will become a very strong opponent for future challenges for him. I can't remember which one I had a bet with and for how much. Too bad...

I asked both of them for some comments.

Dariusz Groch:

I can't wait to fight with Slawa, I can tell he's preparing thoroughly. I have also been trying my best. I feel really good. My left arm might be a little off but I hope to avenge the Polish Cup 2023 with my right arm. I lost to Slawa then so I can't wait to fight him again. We'll verify our skills at the table, it will be very interesting. All the best to my supporters, I hope to see you there!

Viachaslau Kuksa:

I have been preparing not only for Darek, but also for the season in general. The fact that we scheduled a Vendetta pushed me hard, though, and I haven't skipped a single training session since the Polish Cup. I couldn't cut myself any slack. I'm resting now, stretching a little and regenerating for the Vendetta. I feel like my condition is good and I can fight many guys in a row. I feel sorry for Groch. If he wants to win with me, he will have to pull something spectacular. He had bad luck during the Cup. I haven't tried him with my left arm yet but he doesn't know I'm left-handed. “Kings” is my secret weapon – I will wear him out with it and win if he ever gets closer to winning himself. I'll try to use good dynamics to my advantage.