Ben K.
24-07-2009, 12:04
Press release from Alistair Overeem
My preparations for my fight in Strikeforce August15th against Fabrice Werdum are not going as planned.
As many people know there was an incident, were I injured my hand just before I should have fought in the June Strikeforce event! Therefore I was advised to take some rest and this was not easy for me.
When I signed the deal with Strikeforce, I was happy and motivated and this motivation drove me to pick up my training too soon after my hand injury, I thought there may be a chance to still fight in the June Strikforce event. Now I have to pay the price for that decision and am not able to fight August 15th. This is a decision that has not been easy to make, I am a professional and I want to fight for my living, honour and because I love it!
In 2008 I felt really strong in the heavyweight division and I feel I have brought my fighting to a higher level!
I know I can continue to develop my skills and become a better fighter!
I feel very disappointed that I can not work towards this goal yet because of an injury!
First I want to get my level back from my (“demolition period of 2008). This will take a few months, I hope to be ready at the end of September, beginning October, then we can see a vicious and hungry Alistair Overeem, more aggressive then ever!
For sure I will fight in October, maybe in Dream and Strikeforce. I definitely do not want to miss fighting for Golden Glory's 10 year anniversary on October 17th at the PTA hallen in Amsterdam.
I do not really care against who or where I fight, but I want to be fit and ready!
When I am ready I am more than willing to fight Werdrum for the heavyweight title in Strikeforce!
Sincerely Alistair Overeem
.
My preparations for my fight in Strikeforce August15th against Fabrice Werdum are not going as planned.
As many people know there was an incident, were I injured my hand just before I should have fought in the June Strikeforce event! Therefore I was advised to take some rest and this was not easy for me.
When I signed the deal with Strikeforce, I was happy and motivated and this motivation drove me to pick up my training too soon after my hand injury, I thought there may be a chance to still fight in the June Strikforce event. Now I have to pay the price for that decision and am not able to fight August 15th. This is a decision that has not been easy to make, I am a professional and I want to fight for my living, honour and because I love it!
In 2008 I felt really strong in the heavyweight division and I feel I have brought my fighting to a higher level!
I know I can continue to develop my skills and become a better fighter!
I feel very disappointed that I can not work towards this goal yet because of an injury!
First I want to get my level back from my (“demolition period of 2008). This will take a few months, I hope to be ready at the end of September, beginning October, then we can see a vicious and hungry Alistair Overeem, more aggressive then ever!
For sure I will fight in October, maybe in Dream and Strikeforce. I definitely do not want to miss fighting for Golden Glory's 10 year anniversary on October 17th at the PTA hallen in Amsterdam.
I do not really care against who or where I fight, but I want to be fit and ready!
When I am ready I am more than willing to fight Werdrum for the heavyweight title in Strikeforce!
Sincerely Alistair Overeem
.