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M-1 champion on how remembrance of the 'Great Patriotic War' morphed his fighting spirit

M-1 lightweight champion Maxim Divnich explains why he is dedicating his upcoming fight to the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany during WWII.

Nearly 70 years following the conclusion of one of the most destructive wars in human history, some continue to suffer the consequences of the war. World War II brought with it torrents of devastation; it exterminated portions of populations, annihilated proud cities along with their heritage sites, and brought about years of suffering in its wake.

Some to this day still walk around with a heavy weight on their hearts; a twinge of emotional agony that makes it impossible to forget what had happened, even if they were not alive during the chaos.