Dzhabar Askerov s Escape From Extreme Poverty, ONE Feature

From an impoverished young boy in Russia to one of the best kickboxers in the world, Dzhabar Askerov has come a long way in life. Growing up on the mean streets of Dagestan, Askerov was instilled with a passion for the striking arts. But Askerov s life came crumbling down when he lost his father, who first introduced him to kickboxing. Though times were tough, the Russian s dedication to be the best never wavered, as he often walked up to 15 kilometers in the dead of winter to train as his local gym. Now, A