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Age started boxing: Seven. I trained at home for a year and a half before I went to the gym with my father and brother, who was about a foot taller and 20lbs heavier. So you could understand what the sparring sessions were like. My dad would tie one of our legs together with a scarf and we’d just go toe to toe. Michael Jackson thinks he went through some stuff [laughs]. A friend of mine called my father Joe Jackson [laughs].
First boxing memory: Getting punched in the face with a right hand by my brother who was wearing those old Sugar Ray Leonard gloves [Franklin]. They lasted about a week, then they got all torn up.
Inspiration: My son Keshon.
Favourite all-time fighter: Sugar Ray Leonard.
Best fight seen: Floyd Mayweather-Phillip Ndou. It inspired me. After I saw it, I went out and must have run 10 miles in the middle of the night.
Pre-fight meal: Steak and potatoes. I learned that from Arturo Gatti, who used to bring me home from the gym.
What do you do to relax: Watch movies. I’ve got over 400 DVDs. I watch movies all day.
Pre-fight superstition: None.
What training do you do between fights (if any): Lots of stretching. I also do a little yoga.
Typical breakfast: Froot Loops [cereal].
Toughest part of being a boxer: Trusting people.
Favourite music: Hip-hop, Jay-Z. I got an invitation for his one-year anniversary party in Atlantic City for the 40/40 Club.
Last book you read: Ring magazine. Does that count?
Favourite film: Nightmare on Elm Street collection. My son watches scary movies with me.
What car do you drive: Lexus [blue].
Where do you train: Ike’s Gym in Paterson, New Jersey.
Training routine: Sparring – that’s my favourite thing to do. If I could just spar – go to the gym, spar and then fight – I’d be good. Also running, sprints, sit-ups, hitting the bags, hitting the pads...
Toughest man faced: Me. The toughest part is the two or three weeks fighting myself to get in shape. Pulling myself out of bed to run. Once I get in shape, it’s a breeze – including the fight.
What supplements do you take: A liquid multi-vitamin – it gets in your system quicker.
Job outside of boxing: Electrician.
Last place you went on holiday: I’ve never taken a vacation. I’d like to go to Bermuda.
Favourite football team: New Jersey Metro Stars. I always root for the local.
Best boxer in sport today: Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather.
ENJOY!
First boxing memory: Getting punched in the face with a right hand by my brother who was wearing those old Sugar Ray Leonard gloves [Franklin]. They lasted about a week, then they got all torn up.
Inspiration: My son Keshon.
Favourite all-time fighter: Sugar Ray Leonard.
Best fight seen: Floyd Mayweather-Phillip Ndou. It inspired me. After I saw it, I went out and must have run 10 miles in the middle of the night.
Pre-fight meal: Steak and potatoes. I learned that from Arturo Gatti, who used to bring me home from the gym.
What do you do to relax: Watch movies. I’ve got over 400 DVDs. I watch movies all day.
Pre-fight superstition: None.
What training do you do between fights (if any): Lots of stretching. I also do a little yoga.
Typical breakfast: Froot Loops [cereal].
Toughest part of being a boxer: Trusting people.
Favourite music: Hip-hop, Jay-Z. I got an invitation for his one-year anniversary party in Atlantic City for the 40/40 Club.
Last book you read: Ring magazine. Does that count?
Favourite film: Nightmare on Elm Street collection. My son watches scary movies with me.
What car do you drive: Lexus [blue].
Where do you train: Ike’s Gym in Paterson, New Jersey.
Training routine: Sparring – that’s my favourite thing to do. If I could just spar – go to the gym, spar and then fight – I’d be good. Also running, sprints, sit-ups, hitting the bags, hitting the pads...
Toughest man faced: Me. The toughest part is the two or three weeks fighting myself to get in shape. Pulling myself out of bed to run. Once I get in shape, it’s a breeze – including the fight.
What supplements do you take: A liquid multi-vitamin – it gets in your system quicker.
Job outside of boxing: Electrician.
Last place you went on holiday: I’ve never taken a vacation. I’d like to go to Bermuda.
Favourite football team: New Jersey Metro Stars. I always root for the local.
Best boxer in sport today: Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather.
ENJOY!
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