Yair Rodriguez hopes to soak up some of the energy left by Muhammad Ali and other athletes who have trained at the iconic 5th Street Gym in Miami.
Rodriguez returns to the Octagon on Saturday night for a high-stakes scrap with promotional newcomer Patricio Pitbull. It’s a bout that could put the winner in pole position for a shot at the featherweight world title later this year.
Looking to gain every possible advantage over the former two-division Bellator champion, Rodriguez spent some time honing his skills at Ali’s old stomping grounds in ‘The 305.