The interviewer referenced Khamzat Chimaev’s training partner Alexander Gustafsson’s recent statements wherein he claimed that Chimaev trains five times a day. ‘Borz’ confirmed that ‘The Mauler’ was right.
Chimaev suggested that the five-training-session days are usually at the peak of his training camp. However, he trains about two-to-three times a day when he isn’t in training camp.
The 27-year-old asserted that anything is possible for a human being. He recalled a story regarding people carrying rocks several kilometers up a mountain with their bare hands every day in China. Chimaev added that if a man is capable of such rigorous work, there’s no reason why he can’t train five times a day.
‘Borz’ emphasized that it’s all about the mind. He believes that in order to succeed, a man must be prepared to do things that others won’t do. Chimaev stated:
Watch Khamzat Chimaev’s RT Sport MMA interview in the video below:
Gilbert Burns on Khamzat Chimaev claiming he doesn’t see a real challenge in ‘Durinho’
Khamzat Chimaev is rumored to be facing top-tier welterweight contender Gilbert Burns at UFC 273 on April 9th. It is believed that a win over Burns could catapult Chimaev into a UFC welterweight title fight later this year.
Regardless, ‘Borz’ recently claimed that the Brazilian isn’t a real challenge. Speaking to The Schmo, Burns responded by insinuating that he plans to capitalize on Chimaev’s overconfidence. ‘Durinho’ said:
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