How and Why Did
You Start Boxing?
Smoova: I actually
started out practicing
martial arts with my
dad, he wanted to
keep me out of
trouble and off the
streets. Growing up in
Newark, New Jersey,
you had to know how
to defend yourself,
any sign of weakness
they would take
advantage of you. I began to get bored
with martial art and that’s when I began
boxing. We were training in a boxing
gym so I figured why not try it out.
What’s Your Normal
Training/Workout Routine Like?
Smoova: Well I start off my morning at
8:00am with a 5 mile run, usually takes
between 35 and 40 minutes. Come
home, eat and rest up until 1 or 2 pm
then head to my strength and
conditioning training. I usually lift
weights or work on my cardio depending
on the day. That workout usually ranges
from anywhere between 1.5 hours to 2
hours. After that’s complete, I eat lunch
and head home to rest until 6:30pm,
then it’s time for my boxing workout.
Basically just working on my technique,
speed, and power.
What Are Your Boxing Career Goals?
Smoova: Of course to become a world
champion and to be recognized as one
of the elite fighter such as the
Mayweathers, Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson.
Retiring undefeated, and most important
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to make as much
money as possible to
provide for my family
when the time come.
Do You Have a
Signature Move?
Smoova: I would
have to say my left
hook. Lol it’s pretty
good. It’s actually
funny because I’m
naturally right handed
but I think my left is
stronger than my right. Most of
my knockouts were with my left.
During my amateur career in New
Jersey, boxers from New York
would come to New Jersey to
spar because their opponent
would throw a lot of hooks so
they used me for preparation that
felt pretty good.
How Long Have You Been Boxing at
the Current Level?
Smoova: I’ve been a professional fighter
for 6 years
What’s Your Favorite Thing About
Boxing?
Smoova: Walking out the dressing room
and into the event center, seeing people
you know and even people you don’t
know in the crowd cheering your name.
It’s exciting!! It gets your blood flowing.
What’s the Most Difficult Thing
You’ve Encountered During Your
Training?
Smoova: Well I haven’t really
encountered anything difficult, but the
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