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George Lockhart provides a plan and structure for Joseph Parker

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If combat sports followed the tradition of Hollywood Roma and had meetings with fighters and trainers, the one between Joseph Parker, Novel Zealand and George Lockhart would represent the perfect foundation on which you can build.

Imagine that if you can, Parker in a library carrying a pile of books, say, architecture, but suddenly drops books when he goes to the reception. Now imagine Lockhart, seeing it on the other side of the room, helping Parker recover everything he dropped, and then looking at the title of a specific book and saying: “Yes, it’s good. But I know it’s even better. “

In brief, there was the beginning of a beginner relationship between Parker and Lockhart; Warrior and strength and condition coach. It was one built on acquaintance and common interest, yes, but it was finally built on disadvantage and need to support.

“For years I worked with MMA Fighters, and then I joined with Tyson Fury, and Joe is of course good friends with Tyson, so we had to sit and talk for a moment during the camps,” Lockhart said. “At that time I never worked with him personally, I just helped him cook and then” Django ” [Faiga Opelu] The fight appeared and Tyson had no fight, so I started working with Joe. I just did a nutrition for him and one day they entered the gym and I was stunned, seeing the lack of planning, structure, etc. They allow me to take over this aspect.

“This will be the first camp in which I managed to perform strength and condition, recovery and nutrition in one. Then I work closely with Andy [Lee, Parker’s boxing coach]That everything is connected and makes sense. You are not just a sparring on random days – everything is prepared and ready. The food that eats them for sparring will be different from food, which it eats for one day when pads are made. Knowing all these things and knowing what is coming, I can prepare Joe for this and keep his body to keep. We have check -ups, we have goals and this is a kind of conditioning that it needs for this kind of fight. If you are planning a 12-runder, he fought at a certain pace compared to [Daniel] Dubois, which comes out quickly, you need to raise your heart rate and be ready from the very beginning. “

For this reason, Parker, before sparring, warms up with extraordinary intensity and works quite before he even puts in the gloves and enters the ring. Before he does, it is so sultry, although it is a humid January morning, there is no need to wear a T -shirt. It seems to be ready. He is ready for Spar, he is ready to start quickly and is ready, more importantly, what Daniel Dubois will bring on February 22 in Saudi Arabia.

“Unlike the marathon in which you set and keep the pace, the box is not like that,” Lockhart explained. “It would be nice if it were so, but if someone comes out like a bale from hell, you never intend to recover.

“So what are we doing? We conduct a specific training that will escalate this heart rate, so it is used to it at a certain level. Each round of Andy has a plan: we do it for this round, for this round. Some rounds are more explosive, and some are more pace of work. You have to train properly. With Joe we began to sprinkles, raise the heart rate, and then we still have nine rounds. It sells. “

Considering the way Dubois decided to Anthony Joshua in September, it is not a surprise that Parker and his team expect Londonian to leave the blocks quickly on Saturday evening. However, this does not mean that they put on anything or that they will simply react to everything Dubois decides to do when the first bell rangs.

“Sometimes you can fight fire with fire, and sometimes you can apply it against your opponent,” said Andy Lee, Parker’s coach. “But you have to be ready for it. There is a difference between being ready and excessive and excited. It’s about being frigid and frigid. As long as you have eyes and you are tranquil, nothing can hit you. The repertoire of boxing blows is quite basic: stab, right cross, hook, hook, upper. There are no other blows in the box. So it’s not like he intends to go out and throw something or throw something that we’ve never seen before. Joe’s experience means that he has already seen it all. He sees everything that comes. He just has to remain tranquil, and if he [Dubois] He wants to start quickly, let him start quickly. Then you release the fire and start your own fire. “

Of course, few fighters were as frigid under the fire like Andy Lee. In fact, one of the most renowned wins in the Irish Southpaw-Purek John Jackson in the fifth round in 2014-he was at the moment when Jackson, after in the same round of pursuit of him, chased him after the end. It was then, like other warriors, they panicked, Lee kept his mastery and prepared his counterattack a hook, knowing that Jackson’s aggression and complacency could, if he detonated, act against him.

Parker can try something similar with Dubois on Saturday evening. Who knows We only know that the 33-year-old has never been better prepared, both for Dubois as an opponent and for fighting, a full stop. At his own discretion, he repaired everything that was previously broken and now enjoys the process of preparing for the fight.

“The structure is everything – said Lockhart. “You have a bucket of energy and regardless of whether it is a moving house or plays with children, you apply a bucket of energy. If these buckets become empty, you waste energy. Many guys go and do random trainings – today we will go – but they don’t know why. What are they working on? Which energy system are trying to improve? They just run to run and work on a pad to do the PAD work. If you do not work on biomechanics or one aspect of muscle strength, oxygen ability, you just waste energy.

“One of the first things I said Joe when we started cooperating in the fight with Django was that I was surprised, that he was a world champion with a lack of structure around him. He always had work ethics, all these guys have work ethics, but there is no structure in boxing. It was my goal to give him about a year and a half ago, and now we are here.

“Dubois is just a stepping stone. I do not look at his world champion. I look at him that he has become undisputed and breaking records in terms of how many times we defend him. “

For the trainer – whether he is a boxing trainer or a coach of strength and condition – there can be no better feeling than working with a student he listens. Perhaps the only better thing is to have a student who not only wants to listen, but also has both experience on his side and the desire to fix mistakes from the past.

“That’s all,” Lockhart said. “In my origin I worked with more world champions than anyone else. I worked with Conor the first time [McGregor]He knocked out Jose Aldo. When I worked with Holly Holm for the first time, she knocked out Ronda Rousey. I worked with Tyson for the first time, destroyed [Deontay] Wilder.

“You may have the best pedigree and the best statistics, but if they employ you, it means nothing. Are you going to listen and do exactly what I say? Some people make friends with you, but it’s like your girlfriend uses nutrition advice. You love them, but that doesn’t mean they are listening to you. Joe is my best friend. He is my brother. But at the end of the day, when it’s time to work, he listens to everything I say. He won’t eat it unless I give him him. In terms of training, sleep, everything. This makes my work very effortless, but then it also gives me the opportunity to say: “that’s where we’ll go there, that’s where we’ll get there.”

“We’re warming up here. When we started, it was 104 kg for Django’s fight. Yesterday [January 27]He reached up to 127 kg. It is huge. You see him today and he is paring like an average weight. It has this additional power and additional weight behind him. But unlike most people, they do not intend to leisurely down or leisurely down. It is swift and its condition is the best that has ever been. We have all aspects. “

Therefore, the soil has been broken and the scaffolding is now there. On Saturday, it is time for Joseph Parker to build.

Elliot Worsell is a boxing writer, whose line first appeared in a boxing magazine at the age of 17. Within 20 years he wrote for various publications, he worked as a press officer of two world heavyweight masters and won the first four BWAA (boxing Writers Association of America) prize. In addition to writing boxing, Worsell wrote about mixed martial arts for the magazine only fighters and UFC.com, and also worked as a publicist in the Ultimate Fighting (UFC) championships. He also wrote two non-fiction books, one of which, “Dog Rounds”, remained on the list on the British Sports Book Awards in 2018.

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“Sounds like AF *** Dziwak”: Thomas Lamanna reacts to the derogatory Jermalla Charlo

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Jermall Charlo destroyed his opponent today, Thomas Lamanna, repeatedly calling him “butt” And he clearly upset him during a virtual press conference to promote a 10-round fight at PBC in Prime Video on May 31 at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas.

33-year-old Lamanna was low during a virtual press conference, but Charlo decided to offend him, marking him as “asshole”. It didn’t make sense to offend him because he was not brought as a pretender at the highest level. If Jermall thinks Lamanna is an asshole, why did he agree to fight him?

Charlo could choose a good one like Oslyys Iglesias, and he would take the opportunity to fight him. I don’t think Jermall is physically able to fight someone with Iglesias without blurring. He lost too much from the game from about four years of inactivity.

Persistent effects?

Charlo did not sound or looked good today, looking half. He could barely open his eyes.

Today he was disturbingly leisurely and did not sound like he used to be in his career. It is not clear whether his fighting with Sergiy Derevyanchenko and Juan Macias Montiel had an impact on him, causing he spoke released because of. It sounded groggy.

I hope that Jermall can still fight because he can lose to Lamanna. In the last fight of his Charlo two years ago against Jose Benavidez JR looked as if there was only 60% of what he was once, paying a 29-month release. It has now been turned off for two years and can be at 50%. Is it enough for Jermall to defeat Lamanna? Probably, but he will not cope well with the plant, Berlanga or anyone who will face if it is half -decent.

The former world champion with two Charlo divisions (33-0, 22 KO) returns after two years of release and uses Lamanna (39-5-1, 18 KO) to pull out rust to prepare him for a greater fight.

Thomas Lamanna: “This is the biggest fight in my life. He is who he is and we will reach it,” said Lamanna during today Virtual PBC press conference. “It was the biggest name and the biggest opportunity. Yes, why not?

Jermall Charlo: “This is a larger fish for frying and I just hope that Thomas can return to his elated family,” said Jermall, asked what he can’t wait for when he fights with Lamanna on May 31. “I just want the best, Thomas. I don’t mean any harm. I’m ready to go back to the ring. These two years helped me. These two years stronger.

Lamanna: “I do not let the houses get into my head. It sounds like af **** Dziwak. Ancient, like, frosty.”

Jermall: “Makes nippy.”

Lamanna: “Close me then.”

Jermall: “You af *** bum”.

Lamanna: “What are you talking about. Close.”

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Ryan Garcia sees the upcoming fight against Rolly as an opportunity to reset

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Once again, the Garcia “King Ry” boxer Super Garcia is looking for a characteristic win and once again he will have the opportunity to put elite fighters on Alert when he faces the former world champion WBA, Rolando “Rolly” Romero (16-2, 13 Kos) May 2.

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A year ago, Ryan Garcia had his moment, but unfortunately his achievement was removed from record books. In the distinguished attraction Fatal Fury Event, which will take place at the Times Square in Up-to-date York, Garcia plans to make a statement.

In July 2022, the invincible Ryan Garcia was ready for his step when he entered the ring to face the former WBA super featherweight (regular) Javier Fortuna champion. This fight was supposed to be a test, but Garcia passed the test with flying colors.

From 1:36 he remained in fourth place, Garcia landed left to the body, which forced the fortune to his knee. Fortuna was able to get up, but for the second time he went down in the fifth round, when Garcia landed on the left connection.

Garcia detained a fortune in sixth place when he joined with his left hook to the temple. During the interview after the fight, Garcia felt confident and believed that he was ready to face the final challenge.

Nine months later, Ryan Garcia was to fight his rival Gervont “Tank” Davis. Garcia appeared in the second round when he pressed forward and began to land effective blows.

However, Ryan became excessively aggressive and was dropped when Gervonta Davis joined the countertop. In the seventh round, Davis stopped Garcia when he landed firmly to his body.

Garcia bounced, winning an impressive victory during the break in the 8th round over the Oscar Duarte. After the victory over Duarte Garcia, he fell back into a great fight.

Ryan Garcia received another chance to get a characteristic win when he faced the then world champion of WBC Devin Haney. Garcia began a surprisingly quick start when he landed with a edged left hook, which in the first round shook Haney.

Garcia scored a goal in the 7th, 10th and 11th round. He won the fight against most decisions because he assured a performance in life, but his joy will be tiny -lived.

Ryan Garcia won the fight, but did not win the title of the world due to the fact that he reached 3.2 pounds above the weight limit. Not winning the title did not take away the victory of Garcia, but what received victory was a detachment of the actual victory.

Garcia’s victory has been transformed into a unique absence because he obtained a positive result in terms of the prohibited substance of Ostarina. In addition to the ajar results, Garcia received an annual suspension from Up-to-date York of the Sports Committee.

Now 26-year-old Ryan Garcia (24-1, 20 KO) is ready to go back to the ring to fight the known enemy. Romero is a popular name, but victory over Romero should not drastically move the needle. The decisive victory over Romero can lure one of the great names to the future fight with Garcia.

Recently, Ryan Garcia interviewed Fighthipe and had a few forceful words to say about the current united welterweight master. Garcia called and criticized the prevailing United IBF, WBA champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis.

Ryan Garcia admits the fact that Ennis is a talented boxer, but does not think that Ennis shoes are a pound warr for pounds. When asked about ennis in the future, Garcia gave a direct answer.

“Yes, 100 percent. Another great fight, another mega event, that’s what I like to do, so I don’t avoid anyone.”

When Ryan Garcia defeated Devin Haney, he was on his way to moving his boxing career to a higher level. Now, after overturning the victory and having an annual suspension, Garcia must press the reset button.

On May 2, the main event between Ryan Garcia and Rolly Romero was improved to the battle with an empty “ordinary” title of WBA “regular” welterweight title. If Garcia is able to get Romero, he will be in the best position to provide a motor title match against Jaron “Boots” Ennis.

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Ben Shalom: Conor Benn defeating Chris Eubank Jr. would be a “disaster”

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Ben Shalom, promoter Chris Eubank Jr, said that it would be a “disaster” for British boxing, if Conor Benn won their very anticipated clashes in London on Saturday evening.

35 years after their fathers – Chris Eubank Sr. And Nigel Benn – captivated British public opinion their own bitter competition, their sons collide at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium to lightweight a family feud during their own hit fight.

The event is based on a historic foundation located by their two world fathers. But after Conor Benn tested the positive in terms of the prohibited substance in leading to the original planned fight in 2022, the animosia between two sons became much more personal.

Benn was cleaned to fight in Great Britain in November and always maintained his innocence.

Shalom thinks that if Benn won, it would be bad for sport in Great Britain.

“I think that for British boxing Chris Eubank Jr. must win,” said Shalom ESPN.

“Personally, I think it will be a disaster if Conor Benn wins.

“But we expect Chris to win. He is a champion. He is a guy who has long been fighting at the world level.

“It was a arduous moment for sport what happened [with Benn]. The duration was arduous and I know that British boxing wants Chris to win.

“He did nothing wrong. He never cut off the corners. He is the one who is an exemplary role model. He who should look up to which children should look up and therefore feels such an obligation on his hands to make sure that on Saturday evening he goes on Saturday evening.”

Originally settled as a fight between the sons of two legends, the 2025 event acquired its own life.

The fight is now deeply personal between them and Eubank Jr. He said that his “duty” is to win the fight.

“Now it’s about preparing to get this kid out of boxing,” said Eubank Jr. On Thursday’s press conference.

“We don’t take it slightly anymore. He should have taken the opportunity I had when I played when I played when I took him lightly.

“It was his best shot, and now it’s over, because now I have a duty in boxing, fans, audience … I have to remove these guys from the picture.”

Shalom said he always knew that the fight would be huge, but he still exceeded his expectations.

“This is definitely a fight that has made the heart of the nation,” said Shalom Espn.

“Every generation, every walk of life, every city, every city, every age group, all.

“It’s Eubank [vs.] Benn, is the biggest British boxing story we’ve ever had.

“We founded several huge events with remuneration, but it is greater than the normal Pay-Per-View event. It’s arduous to top. It can be the largest British fight number … there in history.

“It’s about Chris Eubank Jr., who wants, in his eyes, punished Conor Benn for what happened.

“It makes it so intense. It makes it so fierce. That’s why this fight has everything.”

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