Shavkat Rakhmonov claims he made Ian Garry tap during a recent sparring session, suggesting footage was selectively released to showcase only Garry's strengths.
Rakhmonov mentioned, 'At the time his wife asked me if she can film the footage of his sparring and I accepted it. But they didn’t ask me if they can release it or not. And I wonder why they didn’t release the other part of the sparring... [We would have seen] how Ian Garry taps.' This raises questions about transparency in their training.
The sparring session has sparked controversy as Rakhmonov alleges that Garry's team edited the footage to omit moments that could reflect negatively on Garry's performance.
Rakhmonov's comments reveal the complexities of fighter relationships and the politics involved in public perceptions leading into a big fight, highlighting the competitive nature of their professional rivalry.
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