Robert Garcia / Mikey Garcia – Jose Aldo
Already considered one of the best boxers in the UFC, former long-time featherweight champion Jose Aldo looked to sharpen his skills even further when he sought the guidance of famed boxing coach Robert Garcia.
Garcia was an IBF junior welterweight title himself in the past, but he’s better known for coaching a string of high-profile stars, incuding his younger brother, Mikey Garcia – a four-weight world champion.
At the time Aldo was actually considering transitioning to boxing and spent six weeks working with Garcia, who was impressed with the UFC star’s humble attitude and willingness to learn, and noted a big improvement in his hands during that period.
Aldo sparring with several high-profile boxers during his stay, including Olympic boxing champion Lindolfo Delgado and also getting into the ring with Mikey Garcia, who was impressed with his power.
“He can throw,” Garcia commented after one sparring session. “He’s got heavy hands. Can feel the power in his hands because he’s just touching me but you still feel that power.”
