Vadim Nemkov reveals kidney issues caused conditioning problems in Anderson bout

Vadim Nemkov disclosed that kidney problems significantly impacted his performance in his first fight against Corey Anderson in 2022. He experienced severe fatigue after the first round in both sparring and competition, unable to maintain his usual pace. After extensive medical consultations and testing in Thailand, doctors identified the kidney issue and found a permissible pharmaceutical solution. Nemkov has since eliminated all sports supplements from his diet, including creatine, protein, and BCAAs, relying only on vitamins like omega-3, fish oil, magnesium, and B vitamins. He stated the supplement removal has not negatively affected his performance as long as he maintains proper nutrition and sleep.