"Before I came to train with Ciryl Gane, I was a little suspicious regarding his style, his preparations. But when I went there, I really felt that the guy is totally on a different level. When I saw his team, how he was preparing, how he did everything well, his timing, feeling the distance, stamina, his striking, he has everything. Now he has to work on his psychological and mental things. Now I've changed my mind, I think it's 70-30, he really can get it."
"I really think it's not an advantage for Alex. Cyril is like a natural heavyweight. But unfortunately, Alex came from 185 [pounds] and over and over. But if he gained that weight to feel easier in wrestling, I think it's a mistake. Because it's not a real advantage for the striking."
Artem Vakhitov expresses skepticism about Alex Pereira's transition to heavyweight, stating he is not naturally built for the weight class. Vakhitov, who trained with Ciryl Gane, has changed his opinion about Gane's skills and now favors him to win the interim heavyweight title fight. He notes Gane's superior preparation and skill set, while suggesting Pereira's weight gain may hinder his striking ability. Vakhitov believes Gane is a natural heavyweight, contrasting Pereira's background in lower weight classes.
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