Our recent in-depth interview with Alfonso Gomez regarding his upcoming bout with Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., on December 4, 2010 was enlightening. We covered many topics regarding the past, present, and future of Gomez?s career and life. We discussed training, technique, and his goals. We spent quite a bit of time on the psychology of the sport, and I can say without hesitation that Gomez is a great conversationalist. He is also a multi-talented individual, as well as highly intelligent. It was our pleasure to speak with Gomez on so many topics, and very interesting getting his take on the state of boxing as well as some of the biggest and most controversial fights of 2009-2010.
In part two, we are continuing the article as well as are sharing questions and answers from the interview that were not injected into part one. Join us as you learn more about one of the most passionate fighters that you never knew.
The road leading to Gomez?s dream that began at the age of ten, hasn?t always been the easiest route. As they say, the things that are worth having don?t come easy. Gomez could testify that the old saying is correct. Gomez was forthcoming in our interview. He attracts people with his charismatic and entertaining persona. It was very hard to stop the interview, as it would have been easy to discuss boxing with Gomez all day. Gomez is similar to you or I; he knows how the sport works, and can call it for what it is. The only difference is that Gomez has been on both sides of the ropes and has many stories of victories, defeat, and experience that he em
