With their April 9th showdown on the horizon, Erik Morales and Marcos Maidana are letting us in our their workout and diet routines as camps begin to wind down before their ascent to Las Vegas.
Morales on diet and training: Erik “El Terrible” Morales’ grueling training schedule, which takes place nearly 9,500 feet above sea level, is undoubtedly helping to prepare him for Marcos Maidana. However, it is his simple diet that is keeping him on weight and ready for action. Morales’ meal plan consists of a variety of vegetables, rice and chicken and a reward at the end of a grueling workout each week.
“I am not really on a rigid diet,” said Morales. “I eat small amounts of healthy foods and work extra hard to burn off what I am eating. I do allow one filet mignon a week to reward myself for running more and training harder than I ever have in my career.”
In addition to missing the comforts of home while training, Morales also misses a few of his favorite foods that even one steak a week cannot replace.
“When I am training, I don’t allow myself to drink Sprite, which is my favorite soda,” continued Morales. “I also can’t have carne asada tacos, which will be the first thing I eat when I get home after beating Maidana on April 9.”
Marcos Maidana is Settled in Las Vegas: “It has been a great camp so far,” said Maidana’s conditioning coach Cruz “Pensa” Garcia. “I felt going into camp as though five weeks at the high altitude of Mexico City was enough for Marcos. We know Las Vegas very well, so it made sense to make the change and arrive a little early.”
Maidana combines strategic preparation in the gym with a healthy lifestyle outside of it as he prepares for his battle against Morales. A typical menu consists of eggs, rice, pasta, ham, meat, chicken and various types of fish. However, he has admitted that the indulgence he misses most is an Argentinean barbecue known as “asados.” A traditional asado is a specific way of grilling different meats that are too greasy to eat during training.
“I am not concerned about any issues with my weight,” said Maidana. “I am focused on getting in the best shape possible. I am happy to be back in the familiar setting of Las Vegas and can’t wait for April 9.”
