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Big Fight Diary: Germany here I come

By Teresa Perozzi, from her New Jersey training camp on Monday
Yesterday was our last ten round sparring session and that went the best so far. We leave for the airport tonight.
Both my sparring partners said I felt a lot stronger and my trainer and manager were very pleased that I was able to maintain the changes they have incorporated.
They feel that I am peaking right now which is just where we want to be so that feels great.
I felt during the ten rounds that the first three were a bit of a struggle and ten seemed so far away but as the rounds progressed it got easier and I got stronger. I had the day off on Saturday and having that rest made a big difference in my performance.
My conditioning coach Yves is already over in Germany and scouting out great spots for us to run, eat healthy and meditate.
It feels so good to have so much unconditional support from the people around me. Emilio from MEF called me this morning and told me about all the wonderful support and love that is coming from Bermuda. He is the one who came up with the idea to have the $1 table initiative in the restaurants and it has really shown how much interest people are taking in my success. I really hope that for the next fight I can do my training camp in Bermuda becuase there is nothing like being surrounded by people who truly care and believe in you.

Big Fight Diary: I'm feeling strong

By Teresa Perozzi at her New Jersey training camp
Just got in from our training today. We've been doing 10 rounds every day now and I am feeling strong with that.
I will feel better for the fight when I can give my body time to recover and not have to keep up these workouts on top of the sparring every day.
I had to send my son back to Bermuda today so that was sad for me. I won't see him again until I get back to Bermuda on the 17th.
I hope my next fight is over the summer holiday so I don't have to be apart from him like this.
My manager and I have talked quite extensively about what is needed in Bermuda so that I can continue my training on the island and not have to come here.
As much as I know this experience is necessary in order to get the kind of training I need I definitely miss my routines and my running partner and conditioning coach Yves. We really bonded and he knows what it takes to get the most out of me.

I'm feeling more support from Bermuda than ever

From Teresa Perozzi at her New Jersey training camp

I arrived in New Jersey this week for my final ten days of training before I fight for seven world title belts in Germany. I'll try and provide regular updates throughout the next two weeks, counting down to the fight.
I had my first day of training today. Started off with a good hard run involving speed work of 30 second bursts, then onto the gym work which in total was about 20 rounds.
I feel in amazing shape (we are doing 3 min rounds and the fight will be 2 mins).
The gym is amazing and everything I could ask for is there. The ring is the perfect size to work in, with an amazing spongy canvas. I got 7 rounds of sparring in in the afternoon with a former pro boxer.
We worked on a lot of technique and in between rounds he gave me great pointers that only someone boxing against me could really give.
It gave both myself and my trainer Charlie some great help.
I've got the evening off and am just trying to relax and stay off my feet and give my son some much needed motherly attention!
I can't even explain how great it is to not have to work, clean house, cook, and be on such a strict schedule that I have been trying to juggle this past month.

The Monday Debate: Sports Funding

Every Monday on Talk Sport we'll be inviting you to be part of an open debate.
If you have an opinion, this is your chance to get it off your chest.
This week's topic is sports funding.
Should we be doing more to support athletes like young motorcyclist Toriano Wilson and boxer Teresa Perozzi who have made a name for themselves on the world stage with little or no financial support?
Or should we be spending the money to improve the infrastructure here on the island — improving the standard of coaching and facilities locally?
What about a sports academy?
We want to hear any suggestons you have about how Bermuda can get the best use out of it's sports budget.