Anthony Fowler ‘in worst shape of his life,’ vows to trim from 207lbs

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Former super welterweight Anthony Fowler has vowed to get fit thanks to a six-week camp after admitting he packed on 53lbs.

Fowler, who retired in 2022 after an 18-fight (16-2) career in the United Kingdom, failed to reach the heights his amateur career promised.

Losing to Liam Smith and Scott Fitzgerald as the British title slipped away, Fowler has enjoyed the fruits of his labor outside the ring.

Setting up a business has taken up most of Fowler’s time, as her weight slowly increased over 19 months. The Liverpool man has since vowed to get his chiseled body back.

Anthony Fowler vows to lose weight

“I am currently in the worst shape of my life,” Fowler stated on the first day of 2024. “I weigh 207 pounds, 53 pounds heavier than my old fighting weight. [154 pounds].

“I’m going to do a six-week camp starting today. Follow me to see the journey and all my tips along the way.

“I’m going to see a nutritionist on Tuesday to share my plan. He used to fight at 11 stone [154]. I will share the whole experience,” she added.

Former WBA title challenger Ashley Theophane sympathized with Fowler because of his fights. Many boxers suffer a similar fate when hanging up their gloves.

Years of dieting and weight loss can take a toll mentally and physically. The first thing many fighters want to do is have no restrictions on what they eat, drink, or how much time they have to exercise.

Boxer weight maintenance in retirement

Theophane said: “I feel your pain. Retirement life is not easy. Alex Arthur is setting the tone. He has not let himself go.”

Fowler jokingly responded, “I’m coming back!”

Former WBO champion Alex Arthur has become an inspiration to retired boxers. Retiring from it in 2012, Arthur found it difficult after dropping to 129 pounds at the lowest point of his boxing career.

But he turned it around and has one of the most envious physiques in the sport.

Over the festive period, Arthur joked that he needed to get fit before responding to a fan.

“It shouldn’t take you long to get back to it. Get stuck again! Nothing tastes better than feeling lean, mean and fit!

Fowler is no stranger to crunches after enjoying the challenge of keeping his fitness at its peak.

Six weeks should be enough for “The Machine” to make a big dent in that 207-pound deficit.

Phil Jay is an experienced boxing news writer and has been the editor of World Boxing News since 2010.

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