Belal Muhammad prepares for his welterweight title defense against Jack Della Maddalena amidst Ramadan, believing that the physically demanding training will fortify him for the fight. While some Muslim fighters avoid fighting during Ramadan due to fasting, Muhammad embraces the challenge, stating it helps him grow stronger by pushing limits and toughening his resolve. With an 11-fight winning streak, he feels more battle-ready, contrasting his training experience with Maddalenaâs conventional hydration during workouts. Muhammad's strategy is driven by endurance and resilience acquired during this holy month.
Training during Ramadan is hard because there's no food or drink... We're not going to get water after the session, so you better toughen it out. You don't know how hard you can push your body until you actually have to push it.
It's getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. And I think that's why a lot of the time I get stronger during Ramadan. I know Jack's not going to do that.
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