Eddie Walker (@EddieShowtime) will be fighting his toughest opponent to date at Glory 5 this weekend when he faces Steve Wakeling from the UK. Known as one of the top 3 light heavyweights in the world Wakeling is considered a heavy favorite going into the bout with Walker. Despite most thinking Walker has no chance; confidence is something Walker doesn’t lack. Muay Thai Authority caught up with Eddie to talk about the upcoming fight against Wakeling.
MTA: Big fight against Steve Wakeling coming up. How does it feel to be called upon to fight one of the best fighters in the world at this weight class?
Eddie: It feels great! Fighting the best is the only way to truly test yourself.
MTA: You just competed in the Road to Glory tournament and now you are fighting at Glory 5, any new improvements made to training camp?
Eddie: No not at all. My coach has been in Tokyo with Brian Stan for his UFC fight, so I've just been staying in shape until he came back and now that he is back, we just picked up where we left off.
MTA: Wakeling is considered a heavy favorite, how do you like the under dog roll?
Eddie: It doesn't bother me. Stats are stats, but you still have to get in the ring and fight. I'm very confident in my training and my coach, so I just go and fight and try to perform at my best.
MTA: You are going to be fighting in his backyard, is there any mental preparation that you do when getting ready to fight someone on their territory?
Eddie: When fighting in someone's hometown you have to tell yourself that there is no way you will win if the fight goes to the judges. For me to win this fight, I will have to knock him out or win by TKO. There is no other choice.
MTA: You are known for putting your opponents to sleep. Are you going into this fight with the intentions of knocking Wakeling out or is simply getting the win your goal?
Eddie: Getting the win is my goal, but the only way that is going to happen is if I finish the fight before the judges get to turn in their score cards.
MTA: This fight is Kickboxing rules, so no elbows or clinches. Do you think that plays more towards your style of fighting since Wakeling is known for his Muay Thai?
Eddie: I would say that it's going to make the fight very interesting. He has very powerful kicks and I'm sure he has been working his hands for this fight, so we will see what happens.
MTA: What is your biggest advantage going into this fight?
Eddie: I have nothing to lose. He has a ton of pressure on him and he is in his hometown. He has to perform at 100% no matter what.
MTA: Any words for your supporters Eddie?
Eddie: I just want to thank everyone for there support. It has been a crazy year and I appreciate all the kind words and the opportunities that have been presented to me. No matter what happens in this fight, you will not be disappointed.
MTA: Big fight against Steve Wakeling coming up. How does it feel to be called upon to fight one of the best fighters in the world at this weight class?
Eddie: It feels great! Fighting the best is the only way to truly test yourself.
MTA: You just competed in the Road to Glory tournament and now you are fighting at Glory 5, any new improvements made to training camp?
Eddie: No not at all. My coach has been in Tokyo with Brian Stan for his UFC fight, so I've just been staying in shape until he came back and now that he is back, we just picked up where we left off.
MTA: Wakeling is considered a heavy favorite, how do you like the under dog roll?
Eddie: It doesn't bother me. Stats are stats, but you still have to get in the ring and fight. I'm very confident in my training and my coach, so I just go and fight and try to perform at my best.
MTA: You are going to be fighting in his backyard, is there any mental preparation that you do when getting ready to fight someone on their territory?
Eddie: When fighting in someone's hometown you have to tell yourself that there is no way you will win if the fight goes to the judges. For me to win this fight, I will have to knock him out or win by TKO. There is no other choice.
MTA: You are known for putting your opponents to sleep. Are you going into this fight with the intentions of knocking Wakeling out or is simply getting the win your goal?
Eddie: Getting the win is my goal, but the only way that is going to happen is if I finish the fight before the judges get to turn in their score cards.
MTA: This fight is Kickboxing rules, so no elbows or clinches. Do you think that plays more towards your style of fighting since Wakeling is known for his Muay Thai?
Eddie: I would say that it's going to make the fight very interesting. He has very powerful kicks and I'm sure he has been working his hands for this fight, so we will see what happens.
MTA: What is your biggest advantage going into this fight?
Eddie: I have nothing to lose. He has a ton of pressure on him and he is in his hometown. He has to perform at 100% no matter what.
MTA: Any words for your supporters Eddie?
Eddie: I just want to thank everyone for there support. It has been a crazy year and I appreciate all the kind words and the opportunities that have been presented to me. No matter what happens in this fight, you will not be disappointed.
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