Paul Gallen spars with 20-year-old heavyweight giant ahead of fight
Paul Gallen, 45, is preparing for Nelson Asofa-Solomona. Gallen is sparring with Ibrahim 'Ibby' Mohammed, a 20-year-old super heavyweight weighing nearly 140kg.
Paul Gallen is finishing his final camp before fighting Nelson Asofa-Solomona on November 6. Gallen's secret weapon is a giant young boxer named Ibrahim 'Ibby' Mohammed.
Mohammed is only 20 but stands 208 centimetres tall and weighs almost 140kg. Mohammed is seven centimetres taller than Asofa-Solomona.
Gallen has praised the amateur after four sparring sessions. "He's bigger than Nelson and a way better boxer," Gallen said.
Mohammed only started boxing in his late teens. Mohammed did this to shed weight from over 170kg.
Mohammed is headed to the 2028 Olympic Games with support from famous trainer Johnny Lewis. Gallen also recently sparred with Newcastle's Brandon 'The Bull' Grach.
Gallen was approached about training in Thailand with heavyweight prospect Teremoana Teremoana.
- 45 years old
- Gallen age
- Friday, November 6
- Fight date
- 20 years old, 208cm tall
- Mohammed age and height
- almost 140kg
- Mohammed weight
Why it mattersFinding sparring partners matching an opponent's size and style is important for fight preparation. Gallen believes Mohammed's size and boxing skills will help him prepare for what he calls his biggest fight yet.
AustraliaAustralian boxing fans will watch Gallen's final fight on November 6, with the 45-year-old aiming to become the first person to defeat Asofa-Solomona.
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