A constant in the magic square—following the official signal, the referee consistently raises Viktor Dukić’s hand in victory, assuming his opponent waits for the final bell.

With two World Cups already this kickboxing season—in Italy and Turkey—there has been only one champion: an 18-year-old talent from Podgorica’s KBK Rad.

“I don’t feel sorry for my Turkish rival who ended up in tears in the final; he should have trained harder and prepared better. You must enter the ring fully prepared, which means three training sessions daily,” Dukić tells “Vijesti”.

His training schedule includes running from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., followed by boxing in the gym in Tološi from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., and then training at his club Rad under coach Veselin Piletić.

In summary, the senior junior KBK Rad has made its debut in the heavyweight World Rankings in two categories: low-kick and K1.

“Choosing my discipline is straightforward; I review the list of entries and opt for the one that has more matches available for the cup and a tougher competition,” confidently states the current junior world champion from Budapest.

Apart from his world title, he boasts five World Cup wins and four gold medals from the European Cup.

“This year, I aim to claim the title of junior European kickboxing champion while also striving for the best possible outcome at the European Youth Boxing Championship. Boxing is an Olympic sport, revered and offers greater financial prospects, although my heart lies more with kickboxing. I began this sport at Rad four and a half years ago, building friendships, traveling, and gaining invaluable experience. Nonetheless, I possess excellent coordination, and boxing is not a challenge for me; the two sports differ significantly in terms of distance and attack preparation,” explains the exceptionally gifted Dukić.

His remarkable talent and dedication have led him to be recognized as the best Montenegrin junior for three consecutive years.

“Kickboxing in our region is thriving now. The Federation, led by Ivan Strugar, is modernized, and both he and coach Goran Radonjić offer their expertise. We have superior conditions compared to others in the area. Boxing is also flourishing; coach Nikola Rzužić maintains constant communication, and we now have a boxing section in our club—specifically, a boxing club named Rad. Enhancing my boxing skills has introduced me to a formidable rival from Turkey. I enjoy watching heavyweight boxing and kickboxing matches, especially those featuring the Montenegrin national teams, and I also follow the Champions League in football,” Dukić candidly shares.

“Balancing my sports commitments with academic responsibilities can be challenging. I had to transition from full-time studies at the Mechanical Engineering School to a part-time program. Yet, my passion for sports remains my driving force,” he concludes.

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