“How did it get out that you were 230?” The question hung in the air, prompting a discussion about the unexpected revelation of a fighter’s weight.

“I saw a tweet about it the other day, and it’s like, how is that public information?” The confusion was evident in the speaker’s voice, grappling with the unexpected exposure of personal details.

“Well, I went to a private event at a restaurant, and Shane Mosley was there,” came the explanation. “I was just having a private conversation with him, and he put it on a podcast.”

The conversation delved into the implications of this newfound public knowledge, especially considering the fighter’s usual weight class. “What’s the problem with you being 230 though? You’re fighting at 220 heavyweight, okay?”

The fighter clarified the shock factor, explaining, “It’s just surprising to people because normally I’m fighting at like 200. I’m walking around at like 210, all the way down to 185 was the lowest I fought.”

Reflecting on the shift in weight, the fighter expressed a sense of intrigue and adaptation. “Yeah, it’s weird to me that I’m weighing 230. I like it, but since this was, you know, noodling after my last fight, I’m just getting to eat as much as possible.”

The conversation pivoted to the training regimen for the upcoming fight, highlighting adjustments made due to the change in weight.

“If I’m training for this camp at 240 and then I cut down to 220, it’s basically like I had a 20 lb weight vest on for the whole entire camp. So, my muscles are going to be so much stronger, and that speed will come through.”

As the discussion progressed, the fighter elaborated on the strategic approach to the upcoming match. “Same training camp essentially, but there are a few minute differences which I will elaborate on. It’s always the same amount of hard work and dedication.”

Key differences in this training camp were noted, including dietary adjustments and sparring with heavier opponents. The fighter acknowledged the advantage of having ample footage to study their opponent’s style, particularly in the case of Mike Tyson.

“With Mike Tyson, there’s hours and hours of footage out there. Sure, some of it’s from when he’s young, but it’s the same style. So, we know exactly what he’s going to do, which is to our advantage because we can train for those specific things to have counters built-in.”