Infuse 5 September 2018 | Page 10

Sav’s Las Vegas Diary
Sav was lucky enough to accompany
Jeff Horn to Las Vegas to prep and
support Jeff during his June 2018
fight vs. Terence Crawford. Sav shared
with us some of the highlights of that
experience, so we can all feel what it’s
like to be ringside at a prize fight – and,
behind the scenes, nourishing that
fighter with carefully selected meals in
the lead-up to the event.
Sav has also mastered the unique challenge
of staying in touch with Jeff to support the
boxer’s nutritional needs for an upcoming
event – despite differences in continents
and time zones. “In the past, I’ve provided
Jeff with a comprehensive plan typically for
several days leading up to the fight, where
certain nutrient requirements change, and
dietary practices are altered,” explained Sav.
“More recently, I’ve travelled overseas with
Jeff to support his diet, oversee his meal
planning and ensure he implements these
practices leading up to an event.”
“Prior to becoming a dietitian, I
dreamed of becoming a chef – but
found that the long hours were too
challenging. But my dream recently
came true – in a different way.
I had the opportunity to work in one of
the main kitchens at the famous MGM
Grand Hotel – alongside incredibly
talented chefs – while I was in Las
Vegas, accompanying Jeff Horn for his
highly anticipated fight.
It was my role to oversee Jeff’s diet
starting from 10 days out from
the fight, ensuring that his meals
were balanced and controlling his
levels of sodium and fat. I was also
actively involved in his nutrition and
supplement plans.
We’ll be keeping an eye on the Brisbane
boxing hero as he continues his incredible
career…and of course, keeping our other eye
on that talented sports dietitian in his corner
who’s fuelling him for the fight!
LEARN MORE:
As conditions in Las Vegas differed
due to climate, I constantly monitored
Jeff’s hydration status, both around
training and leading up to weigh-
in for the fight. I was also actively
involved in his weight-cutting process
for the fight, which allowed Jeff to lose
minimal weight on weigh-in day. This,
in theory, should reduce any negative
performance encounters.
https://www.optimisenutrition.com.au
facebook.com/Optimise-Nutrition
@optimisenutrition
@optimisenutrition
© Dietitian Connection
10
Infuse | September 2018