OREANDA-NEWS  Russian boxer Muslim Gadzhimagomedov appreciated the handshake of Russian President Vladimir Putin. His words are quoted by RIA Novosti.

The athlete called shaking hands with Putin the most memorable moment of his career.​ "Honestly, there were unreal emotions, he is the strongest person. One of the best days," he said. Gadzhimagomedov stressed that this event was the peak of his achievements after his triumph at the 2025 World Cup in Dubai.

Gadzhimagomedov became the first three-time world champion in the history of Russian boxing. He won tournaments in 2019, 2023 and 2025.

Earlier, three-time Olympic champion and State Duma deputy Irina Rodnina assessed Putin's physical fitness. Rodnina said that the president sets an example for Russians and shows that no one can withstand such physical exertion just like that.