Karim Mayfield: I just needed to rest for a little while, I’m back now – Boxing News
Junior welterweight fighter Karim ‘Hard Hitta’ Mayfield was forced to withdraw from the season finale of ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, which was held on August 17, due to a wrist injury. However, now he is back and is ready for a showdown.
Mayfield defeated unbeaten fighter Raymond Serrano via fifth round knockout in the main event of the May 18 ESPN2 FNF show. According to ESPN commentator Teddy Atlas, Mayfield’s punch was the perfect knockout punch, which was set up with a little subtle
move to the left, making it a blind punch.
Mayfield spoke his heart out in an interview with FightNews, saying that he is back in the gym and ready for a fight.
“I can handle pain but it was bad for a little while. We did the MRI and all of that and we figured out it was all right. Nothing extreme. I just needed to rest for a little while. I’m back now,” said Mayfield when asked about the injury.
“I’ve been back for about two weeks. I was always running and keeping up my cardio though,” said Mayfield.
“I am working on improving my explosive power and on throwing punches in bunches. For a long time I have gotten by on just my athleticism and my right hand. Now I am developing a really good left. Next time everyone sees me it’s gonna be something special,”
added Mayfield when asked as to what he is working on in the gym.
Mayfield is already known for his punching power. However, he has a weak left hand, which he wants to improve now.
According to Mayfield, he already has the power but all good fighters need to have speed, athleticism, and conditioning. He believes he has it all and he wants to go for bigger opponents.
Lastly, Mayfield noted that he is a very adaptable fighter and so he can adapt according to his opponents. As of now, Mayfield and his promoter are looking for the top 140-lbs fighters to get a fight with. Mayfield is confident that he can defeat anyone
in the division with his capabilities.
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