From Dominic Husler
From Dominic Husler,
Fernhill Heath,
Worcester.
Due to the poor TV coverage of your fights in Britain, UK fans are unsure what to expect from you on 29 April.
How would you describe your fighting style and what do you consider to be your strengths?
My fighting style I would describe as athletic. I came to this game as an athlete, not just a pure boxer.
Some athletes from other areas turn to boxing with poor potential for success, but I think I had great
potential to reach the top in this sport. My strengths are that I am taller, faster, stronger and
quicker than most other heavyweights. And I certainly have what it takes to make a great impact.
Mike Dee,
Skelmersdale,
Lancs.
Referee Richard Steele apparently advised you to take up boxing when you met once, before you were a
fighter. How did that happen?
He didn’t actually advise me to take up the sport, but through conversation he just made it reasonable for me to understand what I
might be able to achieve through boxing. I was playing college football and basketball in California at the time.
But Richard Steele made me realise it was possible for me to get to the goal I wanted to get to
through boxing. And that goal is basically to take care of my family and friends, those who have been good to
me.
Also from Mike Dee
Given that you were such a late starter in boxing and only had a short amateur career (11-1), do you sometimes wish you had began boxing sooner
and gained more experience before turning pro?
In short, no. I’ve thought about the advantages and disadvantages of this situation, but then here I am in the position I’m in today, ready
to challenge for the heavyweight championship of the world. It all comes down to hard work in the end.
I’ve learned a lot in short time and I’ll still be learning in years to come.
Even if I had more experience than I have today, it would still be possible to learn.
It’s a never-ending process.
From Mark Kane,
Lanarkshire,
Scotland.
You are very heavily muscled for a boxer. Apart from your boxing training, do you do any weight lifting, power lifting or bodybuilding?
And how much can you bench-press?
I do a little weight lifting, but no bodybuilding as such, just regular cardiovascular workouts.
As far as weights go, I do nothing extremely heavy. I don’t even bench, to be honest, just use dumbbells.
Kevin Maguire,
Batley,
West Yorkshire.
Given what happened to Lennox Lewis in the first Holyfield fight, do you think that fighting for the title in New York gives you an added
advantage?
No, I take no advantages or disadvantages from past performances. What happened that evening has nothing to do with my fight with Lennox. I
bring what I have to offer to table. His style, my style, that’s all that will matter on the night.
And whatever happens, I’m sure it’ll make for an exciting match.
Stephen Askew,
Westcliffe-on-Sea,
Essex.
It has often been said that yourself and Evander Holyfield would never fight each other because of the love and respect you hold for each
other. Evander has said he isn’t retiring just yet and no doubt wants another shot at the title.
If you were to beat Lennox Lewis and become undisputed champion, how realistic do you think it is that yourself and
Evander will hold to your agreement?
I win the title and it’s pretty much in my possession, so I just wouldn’t fight Evander.
It wouldn’t be so hard. We’d just sit down and talk about it. Would I rather give up a belt than fight him?
Yeah, I probably would. It isn’t really about the belts for me. It’s about the
achievement.
Also from Stephen Askew
The heavyweight division has just got itself some respectability following Lennox’s unification of the belts. You seem to be a good role
model for youngsters in following your Christian beliefs and staying out of trouble.
How do you plan to stay balanced and focused if you win the title and the big money — and all that means — comes your way?
I agree that Lennox has brought some respectability to the titles, and I’d want to keep it that way.
I’d just take one step at a time, really. My road would be don’t look for nothing, don’t expect anything, just
take it one step at time and be thankful for what I have, be grateful. The best way to handle every situation is just to stay calm.
If you can remain focused, in control of your life, then other opportunities just
open for you.
