Tweet
I finally watched the IFL TV interview and it has to be the most refreshing AJ interview I've seen since his early days as a pro. The real Watford "Femi" that got nicked in NW London is back. He kept it cool/calm, let his real personality come through and that's basically who he's in person.
I like how he indirectly call out his amateur setup and questioned himself for being too loyal and impressionable. That shows character. And the fact that he said he needs to leave his comfort zone, if he wants to get his belts back shows he's listening. He also threw the trainers under the bus for the strategy they came up with for the fight (a terrible strategy) and as a boxer, you mostly replicate what you did in training camp during fights hence all the hard work is done in training camp and you take the muscle memory into fights. Most boxers aren't instinctive and when you have a corner telling you to stick to a failed strategy - when you changed it up and got back into the fight mid-rounds - it shows the trainers aren't worthy to be in your corner. I believe that's why he praised Sugar Hill for the fantastic job he did in Fury's corner.
I also like the fact that he admitted that he's somewhat insecure and confused. That's because he listens to too many idiots on the internet. That's accountability. He needs to be himself and focus on his strengths/attributes - people are going to hate him regardless.
Lastly, saying "Ffffcckk Bob Arum" made my day. Arum effed up the undisputed fight this summer.
x3
I like how he indirectly call out his amateur setup and questioned himself for being too loyal and impressionable. That shows character. And the fact that he said he needs to leave his comfort zone, if he wants to get his belts back shows he's listening. He also threw the trainers under the bus for the strategy they came up with for the fight (a terrible strategy) and as a boxer, you mostly replicate what you did in training camp during fights hence all the hard work is done in training camp and you take the muscle memory into fights. Most boxers aren't instinctive and when you have a corner telling you to stick to a failed strategy - when you changed it up and got back into the fight mid-rounds - it shows the trainers aren't worthy to be in your corner. I believe that's why he praised Sugar Hill for the fantastic job he did in Fury's corner.
I also like the fact that he admitted that he's somewhat insecure and confused. That's because he listens to too many idiots on the internet. That's accountability. He needs to be himself and focus on his strengths/attributes - people are going to hate him regardless.
Lastly, saying "Ffffcckk Bob Arum" made my day. Arum effed up the undisputed fight this summer.
x3
Comment