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Sakuraba is still standing his ground on becoming a heavyweight for the PRIDE GRAND PRIX 2003. In addition, Sakuraba told the press on Tuesday of this week that he is still having health problems but will continue to fight.
Brazilian Nino Schembri is his scheduled opponent for PRIDE 25 this weekend, and Sak is already claiming to be only 70% for the fight.
Since sustaining numerous injuries over the last twelve months, Sakuraba's game has suffered. He also admitted to the Japanese press that he has not been training at his previous pace. Rumors of binge drinking and chain smoking plagued Sak just six weeks ago when he made similar comments at a press conference.
With plans of getting up to 205lbs for the heavyweight grand prix, many think he will not be used to the weight gain. Combine the weight factor with guys like Sapp, Cro-Cop, Erikson and others, Sak could be in for a rude awakening.
This weekend, Sakuraba will come in at 190lbs (about 8-10lbs heavier than usual) and says he is under no pressure for the fight.
sounds like Sak could be on his way out of the top spot. He should just take time off and heal up.
Brazilian Nino Schembri is his scheduled opponent for PRIDE 25 this weekend, and Sak is already claiming to be only 70% for the fight.
Since sustaining numerous injuries over the last twelve months, Sakuraba's game has suffered. He also admitted to the Japanese press that he has not been training at his previous pace. Rumors of binge drinking and chain smoking plagued Sak just six weeks ago when he made similar comments at a press conference.
With plans of getting up to 205lbs for the heavyweight grand prix, many think he will not be used to the weight gain. Combine the weight factor with guys like Sapp, Cro-Cop, Erikson and others, Sak could be in for a rude awakening.
This weekend, Sakuraba will come in at 190lbs (about 8-10lbs heavier than usual) and says he is under no pressure for the fight.
sounds like Sak could be on his way out of the top spot. He should just take time off and heal up.