By Ava Featon, Sports Deputy Editor
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a 'Bristol Fighter' boxer looks like? The Epigram spoke to Arielle Koree (pictured left) to gain the inside scoop of her pre fight daily routine.
7am-9am
Waking up early to maximise the hours of her training day, Arielle started her morning with a refreshing shower and of course some very much needed fuel. Her first meal of the day consisted of an oat bowl with yoghurt, blueberries, and honey, paired with some much need caffeine to help drag herself to her dreaded 9am.
9am-11am
With arguably the worst part of her day out the way, Arielle headed to the gym for a cardio session. Knowing that it was fight week, she completed a light session on the treadmill and rowing machine, getting in that all important stamina training she will definitely be needing in the ring. After completing the session, she refueled with electrolytes and headed home for a well deserved shower.
11am-1pm
With the all important fight night in mind, Arielle replenished herself with some leftover potatoes and turkey mince for lunch. She made sure to include those all important carbohydrates and protein ahead of the daunting fight that loomed over her.
1pm-4pm
Despite her intense training regime, her degree unfortunately does not get put on hold. With this in mind, she headed to a cafe to get some study done but also to grab her all important second coffee of the day (which she devoured before any work got finished).
4pm-6pm
After heading home from the study session it was time for dinner. It was salmon, cottage cheese, broccoli and kale to give her all the energy needed for her final training session before the fight.
6pm-8pm
Fueled by a couple of dates to give her a sugar boost on the way to the gym, it was time to train. Even though the session was supposedly a 'light' session, Arielle described it as more intense than the previous sessions. Arielle walked away knowing that everything that could had been done was completed. It was now all up to her to deliver on the day.
8pm-10pm
When the final session was over, Arielle switched off her buzzing mind by watching some 'Sex and the City'. This took her mind off the antics of training and allowed her to focus on something else other than punching her opponent in the face. After relaxing with an gossip filled episode, she rounded off her evening with a good old cup of tea and a book in bed.
Pre fight comment
"I am feeling very on edge and quite anxious for what is ahead. I am genuinely contemplating all of my life choices. My mind keeps anticipating everything that could happen on the night. I keep visualising every possibility that the fight could throw at me before going to bed, which actually really helps my nerves."
The Fight
Arielle 'Blacking Lightening' Koree absolutely lit up the ring from the moment she stepped into it. The blue corner did not stand a fighting chance. She looked strong, swift, and intense with every step around the ring. Landing head shot after head shot, body shot after body shot, it was all over before the third round had even began. Arielle was victorious!
Post fight comment
"After the fight I was so proud of myself for overcoming all my pent up fear and so grateful to all my friends who came to cheer me on! I was also super appreciative of the coaches who were amazing support and really pushed me on the night. I was on the brink of tears because of how overwhelmed I was and ended the night with many drinks and a boogie at Daisy’s."
Featured image: @thefighterbristol/Instagram
Louis Parry-Garnaud
