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Recap Of Frank Shamrock Radio Interview
Reported By: Boxing Insider - 03.25.2003 01:18 AM
By Rory Karpf:
Frank Shamrock Interview Recap
Former Ultimate Fighting Champion Frank Shamrock was a guest recently on "The Fitness Fiend" Radio Show. "The Fitness Fiend" can be heard every Saturday at 11:00am on WNJC 1360AM in the Philadelphia area. For more info, and to read a full transcript of the interview visit www.fitnessfiend.com .
Frank Shamrock joined the show and said he's been training hard for his upcoming return to the ring. He's been doing a lot of cardio, especially sprints. Anaerobic exercises such as sprints and plyometrics help him train for when he needs quick bursts of energy like when he uses takedowns in the ring.
His goal is to really bring mass appeal to the sport of mixed martial arts fighting. He says submission fighting is the biggest, baddest game of "uncle" there is.
One of "The Fitness Fiend" hosts Lauren asks Frank about drug use in the sport. He says that when you turn pro and there's an opportunity to make money, many people will take shortcuts. He's had more injuries than he can count, but he has a very addictive personality so he's stayed away from pain killers. As far as steroids, he's made a decision to not take the easy way out. He prefers to just train harder. Frank fears drugs would ruin his career.
Frank talks about growing up in a foster home. He says submission fighting really saved his life. It gave him focus and discipline. His father Bob Shamrock never pushed him or to get into fighting. When there was an opportunity for Frank's brother Ken Shamrock to get involved in pro wrestling their father supported the decision. Their father's attitude was that as long as you work hard, train hard, and stay out of trouble than it must be good for you.
Many professional wrestling organizations have contacted Frank over the years about competing but he has turned them down. The work involved and the risk of injury didn't appeal to him. The biggest factor in his decision was the amount of drug use in professional wrestling. He says many of the wrestlers use steroids because they're supposed to look larger than life and superhuman. Many wrestlers become addicted to pain killers because they never have a chance to heal from their injuries. Wrestlers work 150-200 shows a year so many have to use pain killers just to do their job. Drugs become a way of life. He's fortunate because he only has to fight once or twice a year.
Frank does other things to supplement his income. He teaches martial arts and he has formed a program for police officers to use self defense for apprehending criminals. The program has become extremely popular and is being used internationally.
On the day of his fights Frank just tries to relax. He drinks plenty of water and tries to warm up real good.
He has been approached many times about fighting his brother Ken on pay per view but that's something he would never even consider. The hosts thank Frank for being on and he mentions that it was his pleasure.
Frank Shamrock came across very well. He was insightful and personable, a classy representative for his sport. For a full transcript of the interview visit www.fitnessfiend.com
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