Q & A with the #1 ranked, 3X Police Olympic Gold Medalist, Jorge “The Baby Face Assassin” Caamal, Los Angeles Sheriff Department
On April 20, 2013 Jorge Caamal, will challenge the #1 ranked undefeated Brent Bugarin, Santa Clara Sheriff Dept. for the UCA Welterweight State Championship title. The UCA caught up with “The Baby Face Assassin” to discuss his upcoming Welterweight State Title fight as well as his plans for the future.
1. You started training camp at 185lbs. Do you feel that big of a weight cut will have an effect on you during the fight?
I don’t think it’ll effect me too much. I’m doing a pretty good job dropping weight yet still eating well. As long as I don’t get to a point where I have to starve myself, I think I’ll be fine. Judging by my progression in weight loss and the amount of time I have left, I’m confident it will all go well.
2. Has your training and preparation for this fight been any different from previous fights?
The only thing different would be that I’m doing a lot more distance running than usual due to me training for the Baker to Vegas Relay Race at the same time as this fight.
3. Did you watch and study Bugarin’s fight?
Yes, I’ve seen the fight, but I haven’t really studied it.
4. Have you picked up anything from watching it that will help you? Can you tell us?
Considering he’s only fought 3 fights, I would assume some of his style and moves will change as he progresses as a fighter so I don’t expect him to fight the same. However, I’m not taking him lightly, I am preparing for this fight as I would for a more experienced fighter.
5. Do you feel the mental aspect is as important as the physical aspect in preparing for a fight?
I feel the mental aspect is more important than the physical aspect. A fighters mental state has a huge effect on how he performs. Being in great shape will help you last through the fight, but confidence, frustration, fear, anger, etc. can be the difference on how you fight.
6. How do you prepare mentally?
I prepare mentally the entire time I’m training for the fight. This way by fight night, I’m calm and ready to fight. I have set a goal to win the UCA title in 3 different weight classes. This is my first step in accomplishing that goal and the only thing in my way is Brent Bugarin. That is all I need to stay focused and mentally prepared.
7. Is there anything that worries you about Bugarin?
Worries Me? No, I’m not worried at all. I know he is athletic and will be prepared, but I am confident I can beat him.
8. Aside from your experience advantage do you feel you have any other advantage?
My experience I feel is a huge advantage. However, I feel I will have the physical advantage as well. It’s been awhile since I’ve competed at 147, but when I did, I was just as strong as I was in any other weight class. Plus I’m a lot faster at 147. I’m really excited to be fighting at this weight again.
9. Do you feel added pressure to do well for your department, friends and family?
Maybe a little. People are expecting me to bring the title back with me so I don’t want to let them down.
10. With all of your fights do you still get a little nervous in the locker room waiting to come out?
Over the years, the butterfly feeling went away. I’m usually pretty calm. I do like to listen to music though to get me pumped up for the fight.
11. What will you be thinking about as you walk to the ring?
The belt being wrapped around my waist after it’s all over.
12. Can you give us a prediction?
I think I’ll win by decision. However, all of my KO wins were at 147 so I think there is a possibility.
Good luck and congratulations