Not many boyfriends encourage their partners to undress for sultry photo shoots, but boxer Joe Calzaghe is far from the typical partner.
The world boxing champion urged his girlfriend to embrace her ‘bad ass’ side for her first calendar shoot, a suggestion she certainly embraced.
Kristina Rihanoff decided to reveal her ‘sexier side’ to fans for her 2013 calendar, showcasing everything from revealing black lingerie on a motorbike to wearing just a fur coat.
She demonstrated her ability to pose dramatically in front of the camera during her daring photo shoot.
At 35, Kristina mentioned that it was her boyfriend of three years who encouraged her to flaunt her toned physique in various poses ranging from modest to utterly bold.
She remarked, ‘It was actually Joe who suggested I should create a calendar.’
‘While we were discussing the types of shots to include, he advised me to aim for something a bit ‘bad ass’ – so I took his advice.’
‘Now, I feel very at ease in front of the camera. As a dancer, you learn how to position your body for the camera, understanding what angles work best, and I’ve gained a lot more confidence than I previously had.’
Kristina noted that she didn’t allow her boyfriend to be present during the sexy photo shoot.
She explained, ‘It was solely me and the photographer. Joe wasn’t there while I was shooting it, but he is really happy with the outcome.’
Joe entered the life of the Russian dancer shortly after retiring as the undefeated super middleweight and light heavyweight world boxing champion.
She said, ‘We will be spending Christmas in Wales with Joe’s family, and my mum is flying in from Russia.’
‘Afterward, just the two of us will enjoy a vacation to soak up some sun.’
by Harry Harper
