The coach explained why Stanionis had stopped the struggle
E. Stanionis appeared at the Boardwalk Hall Arena on April 13. He had won all fifteen of his professional struggles until then. In the confrontation, even the American Jaron Boots Ennis, the American Jaron « Boots », beat Kaunas (WBA, IBF and The Ring).
In the fifth round, after J. Ennis’s stroke from E. Stanionis, the nose poured blood, and the judge recorded the Lithuanian knockout in the sixth round.
E. Stanionis wanted to continue his fight, but Somodio interrupted it because of the obvious advantage of the opponent and protecting his student’s health.
« There was a 10 percent probability that he could injure boots and 90 percent chance of knocking it. And then he would suffer the rest of his life, » Somodio told Boxingscene’s difficult solution.
Marvin Somodio and Eimantas Stanionis. Photo by Instagram
For some, the end of the fight may have appeared suddenly. However, M. Somodio Know Stanion is well aware and knows that the Lithuanian would never give up himself.
Former fighter M. Somodio is well acquainted with the risk of boxing. Freddie Roach was his mentor, not only a well -known coach, but also a man who had the effects of blows to the head.
You need to know when to stop.
« We see great fighters who have been in the war, they stumble, get up and fight again. Also young fighters who have become world champions. But where are they now? There are many fighters who died in or after March. Boxing is not an easy sport. You need to know when to stop, » the coach said.
The coach said he knew when Stanionis had to be pressed and when to pause.
« He understood, said thank you and apologized for his show, » the coach made the Lithuanian words. After assuring that there was no apology, Mr Somodio E. Stanion emphasized the importance of health.
« I just want you to be healthy. I am sure one hundred percent that you will come back, » he told the Lithuanian.
Mr Somodio also took into account the Kirtikas he received, but assured him that he was secured by his decision.
« My priority is my fighter’s health, » he told Boxingscene.
At a press conference on Tuesday, longtime coach of E. Stanionis Vidas Bružas confirmed that the opinions of both coaches – his own and Somodis – coincided.
« It is the duty of the coach to protect the boxer’s health. No one knows better at the athlete than the coach himself, » Bružas assured.