Arslambek Makhmudov in exile in New Jersey

Mark Ramsey and Arslanbek Makhmudov are having a great week in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. A small town in no way reminiscent of Disney World, to use Mark Ramsey’s expression. Unlike the Major Soccer League Red Bulls’ stadium, it seems quiet after all.

– Fun place for a holiday?

– Excuse me? Holidays?

But what are our two boys doing in New Jersey? Simple, because training partner boxers would drop like flies or refuse to step into the ring against the big Russian, Ramsay decided to find the poor workers in the ring, of which there were many. In New York and New Jersey: “The last American I brought to Montreal was vaccinated and accepted the salary he offered. The first morning he came to the gym, he saw Makhmudov and there he refused to get into the ring,” said Ramsey.

“And Carlos Takam is a big part to deal with and I wanted to optimize Arslanbek’s preparation, I called my friend in New Jersey and here we are at his gym until next Tuesday,” explained Ramsey.

Thank you Oscar Rivas

In fact, Arslanbek has a big thanks to Oscar Rivas. The WBC world bridgeweight champion is waiting for the fight. He was supposed to fight Jennifer Lopez in the leg before, but promoter Yvonne Mitchell was unable to tie up the event. To stay active, Oscar agrees to serve as a sparring partner. Think about it, would a world champion who agrees to spar six rounds a day find that in Planet Boxing?

“I didn’t want to ask Oscar for eight or ten rounds. It weighs 225 pounds and is very mobile. But I need to push Arslanbek more. Up to 10 rounds and against partners who reminded Carlos Takam. This is a big challenge.