When the International Tri-Nations amateur boxing competition gets underway tomorrow, Fiji’s boxers will need to focus on themselves to prepare for what will go down in the ring.
This is the word from national coach Cam Todd, who remains optimistic about what they will display when they face their competitors.
“I’m hoping that they’re just focusing on themselves, that’s what I teach my national team, is not who they’re fighting, more about what they want to do in the ring because if you worry too much about the opposition, then you’re playing into their hands,” Todd emphasised.
He adds he would like to see the boxers implement their goals in the ring and how they will manage to maintain their composure.
“I like my boxers to think about what they want to achieve in the ring, what they want to do when the bell goes and not worry too much about who they fight,” he says.
These key areas will be demonstrated in the form and agility of the young boxers, some of whom are taking part for the first time and others more seasoned from past bouts.
“Some of our more experienced boxers, the ones that I’ve been working with, they’re looking quite sharp because they’ve got hard fights,” he mentioned.
“I want them to have a hard work, but they’ve been training well. My younger boys, who went to Tahiti last year, they’ll all be fighting this weekend.
“They’ve got some good fights so I’m excited about it, and I’ve done a little bit of work with some of the newer boxes, so it’ll be a good test for them as well.”
Meanwhile, the International Tri Nations amateur boxing competition starts tomorrow at 2,30pm at the FMF Gymnasium in Suva.
