Verdejo Felix will train in the gym of GGG Golovkin
By Carlos González / cgonzalez@primerahora.com 05/27/2017 | 00: 00 a.m.
Verdejo Felix remains training in Puerto Rico while waiting the details are fine-tune to challenge the British Terry Flanagan for the WBO Lightweight Championship. (andre.kang@gfrmadia.com)
"Go to Big Bear will be beneficial"
The side of Félix 'diamante' Verdejo yesterday clarified that the Puerto Rican Boxer used the gym of the Mexican Abel Sánchez located in Big Bear, California, and will not, necessarily, have 'GGG' Gennady Golovkin coach services.
Ricky Marquez, Manager and head coach of Verdejo, acknowledged that they will move to the West coast of the United States at a date to be determined with a view to the next commitment.
In fact, it was the promoter Bob Arum, who hinted during an interview to first time that Sanchez might join the Group of Verdejo. However, Marquez said that he is not counting on that Sanchez will be part of the team that will prepare the young man of 24 years for the holder appointment against Britain's Terry 'Turbo' Flanagan.
"We will use the facilities of Sanchez in Big Bear, but he will be with his hands full training at Golovkin (Saul) 'Canelo' Alvarez fight that will be in September," said Marquez.
Arum, President of Top Rank, is in talks with his counterpart Frank Warren, who represents Flanagan, to finalize the details of the lawsuit that still does not have a date or venue.
Marquez said that they report as soon the agreements will translate to Big Bear.
"Until we have that we will not. Meanwhile, Felix follows worked in Puerto Rico. We prefer that the fight is in the United States and not in England,"said Marquez.
In fact, it will be the first time in the career of Verdejo which acuartelará off the island.
"I understand that go to Big Bear will benefit first by the height and, in addition, Felix will be away from distractions that exist in Puerto Rico," explained Marquez.
During the past months, Verdejo has utilized the services of a psychologist sports as part of its preparation for the title bout.
"The change of mindset that Felix has with the psychologist has been beneficial and understands that it will be in the future," insisted Marquez, who will make every effort to achieve that the Boxer will conquer the choir of the world boxing Organization (WBO), version of the 135-pound, in the hands of Flanagan.
"It is the dream that has worked since Felix is 19 years old. It has been our long-term goal and the next is the World Championship for Puerto Rico. We will work so that Felix has the maturity and physical and mental condition to make it a durable and solid champion,"Marquez said.
"Felix has a commitment with his career and with the Puerto Rican people to achieve what we all want, which is to bring the World Championship", he added.
Félix Verdejo entrenará en el gimnasio de GGG Golovkin