Fedor’s striking coach: Fedor has slowed
http://www.mixfight.ru/info/interviews/2009/12/1/michkov/ In an interview published on the official Russian-language M-1 Global website, Michkov made some interesting remarks on how the…
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In an interview published on the official Russian-language M-1 Global website, Michkov made some interesting remarks on how the aging process has played on Fedor.
“With regard to age, it certainly has an effect,” he said, translated. “To some extent, a decrease in high speed performance, but this is offset by experience.”
Michkov admitted he is less wary of Fedor’s “lightning” fast hand speed when holding pads for him than he would have been several years back, but believes Fedor’s movement is still better than anyone in the heavyweight division.
“Now the speed, of course, is a little slower, but — knock on wood — continues to be enough for Fedor to win,” Michkov said. “There’s a reduction in speed, but his combination of attacks have grown. And, in my opinion, to date, he remains the fastest heavyweight.”
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