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Islam Makhachev Impresses Javier Mendez With His Most Complete Camp Yet

Coach Mendez praised Makhachev’s preparation for his welterweight title bout against Jack Della Maddalena on November 15, calling it the finest camp of his career. “He’s impressively improved everywhere, stand-up, ground, conditioning, mentality,” Mendez said, adding that the ex-lightweight champion is stronger, hungrier, and more mentally focused than ever. He expressed confidence that Makhachev (27-1) will capture the 170-lb crown.