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Phil de Fries, a training partner of interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, has stated that Alex Pereira previously turned down an opportunity to fight Aspinall. De Fries expressed his belief that Aspinall would be a better stylistic challenge for Pereira than Ciryl Gane, though he acknowledged that different opponents present different problems. The post details are limited regarding when this alleged offer was made or the specific circumstances. De Fries indicated that a bout with Pereira would have been excellent for Aspinall's career trajectory.
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