Ciryl Gane recruits Artem Vakhitov to prepare for Alex Pereira

Ciryl Gane has invited kickboxer Artem Vakhitov to join his training camp in preparation for his fight against Alex Pereira. Vakhitov holds the distinction of being the last person to defeat Pereira in kickboxing, with that victory occurring in 2021. Gane is clearly seeking to draw on Vakhitov's insights and experience in facing Pereira's striking style. This tactical move underscores the value of specialized sparring partners who have successfully matched up against an opponent. The camp aims to give Gane an edge in studying Pereira's techniques.