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Adesanya Leaves City Kickboxing: A New Era Dawns
10 Jul
Summary
- Israel Adesanya has officially departed from City Kickboxing.
- He cited a need for personalized training and a fresh start.
- Adesanya expressed gratitude for his time and development at CKB.
Israel Adesanya, the former UFC middleweight champion, has announced his departure from City Kickboxing (CKB) in Auckland, New Zealand. Effective May 20, Adesanya stated in a YouTube video that he needed a change after a recent string of losses.
He explained that the decision was a long time coming and that he requires personalized training rather than being in a large camp. Adesanya expressed mixed emotions, calling the situation bittersweet but necessary for his career progression.
Adesanya joined CKB in 2010 and credited the gym with shaping him into the fighter he is today. He also acknowledged his role in raising CKB's profile globally.
Looking ahead, Adesanya emphasized his need for focused, individual coaching to address his specific training requirements as he moves forward.
