10 Questions With Kalvin Hackney (5/17/2012)

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10 Questions With Kalvin Hackney (by Darrick Patrick)

Kalvin "Hot Boy" Hackney is a professional mixed martial artist who has appeared in organizations such as Bellator Fighting Championships, Superbrawl, Best of the Best, Cage Fighting Championships, Wild Bill's Fight Night, Dana Pitcher Productions, and Powerhouse Fighting Championships. At the time of this short interview, his next scheduled match is against Emanuel "E.J." Brooks in Bellator Fighting Championships at BFC 69 on May 18th, 2012.

Darrick: What was the journey that led you to professional mixed martial arts competition?

Kalvin: Well, I started bodybuilding at a local gym. I ended up meeting a guy who was training other guys for MMA. I told him I was a wrestler in high school, he got me training, and three months later he had me a fight.

Darrick: Do you have any words of advice for other individuals looking to compete in MMA?

Kalvin: Yeah...train hard!

Darrick: Who is someone in the sport that you highly respect?

Kalvin: Georges St-Pierre (GSP) because of how humble he is with himself.

Darrick: Your next scheduled match is against Emanuel "E.J." Brooks on May 18th. What are your thoughts about this upcoming fight?

Kalvin: I think it's going to be an awesome fight! He's a really good athlete, strong and explosive.

Darrick: What brings you the most fulfillment out of martial arts?

Kalvin: The most fulfilling aspect for me is how mixed martial arts brings people together, in a sport supposedly thought to be brutal and violent.

Darrick: Who is a person that greatly influenced you while growing up?

Kalvin: My dad. My father was a great athlete and he always trained. He worked hard and provided for us. He taught me to work harder to be better.

Darrick: Outside of MMA, what are your other interests?

Kalvin: I'm all about fitness. I'm a personal trainer. I'm also a country boy, so I like to fish and hunt.

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

Kalvin: Really?! (Laughs) Honestly, getting breast-fed as an infant.

Darrick: Tell us something about you that most people don't know.

Kalvin: I love astronomy.

Darrick: When you're no longer amongst the living, how would you most like to be remembered?

Kalvin: I'd like to be remembered as a good man who believed in God, worked hard in whatever he did, and loved everyone.

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Official Kalvin Hackney Facebook Site:

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Kalvin Hackney Photo Gallery at Sherdog.com:

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