By Ryan Burton
BoxingScene.com recently spoke with Mohammed Faisal (1-0), aka Fes Batista to get an update on the status of his broken foot. In September we reported that the injury would have a lengthy rehabilitation process.
The UK based Batista, who gained fame and notoriety after being a victim of bullying and as a result was on the brink of suicide before his life change forever after listening to Lady Gaga's Marry The Night, has made a key addition to his team as he gets ready to make his comeback.
Batista, who is promoted by Roy Jones Jr., believes the addition of a strength and conditioning coach will make him a more complete fighter.
"Even though I am still recovering from this broken foot I am also making moves to make my team better. I will be working with my new strength and conditioning coach Phil Landman. Phil worked with Miguel Cotto for many years during his prime and he is one of the best strength and conditioning coaches in the world.
"I believe he can add some very valuable qualities to my training camps. Phil is a great guy and I have known him for many years. He made a huge impact on Miguel Cotto's career and I am lucky to have him on board. This is the first of many exciting announcement I will be making. Roy Jones Jr. will be the head of all my camps and will be more involved than before. We have a wonderful plan and God has blessed me with some amazing people in my life," Batista told BoxingScene.com.
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