Vadim Nemkov reveals kidney issues caused cardio problems in Corey Anderson bout

Vadim Nemkov has disclosed that he suffered from kidney problems in 2022 that severely impacted his performance, particularly in his first fight against Corey Anderson. Nemkov explained that he would fade dramatically after one round in sparring sessions, unable to understand why his cardio was failing. After consulting with his doctor and undergoing tests, the issue was traced to kidney problems related to severe weight cuts. He competed against Anderson in spring 2022 while still affected, winning the first round but losing steam in the second due to lack of energy. After finding an appropriate pharmaceutical treatment during a training camp in Thailand before their November rematch, his condition improved. Nemkov has since eliminated all sports supplements from his regimen, including creatine, protein, and BCAAs, and now only takes vitamins like omega-3, fish oil, magnesium, and vitamin B, reporting no decline in performance without the supplements.