Just come back from photographing Asikainen measuring the the ring at the Manchester Velodrome. Asikainen and manager Pekka Maki seemed happy enough with the size of the ring (around 7 meters).
Talking to Amin, he seemed on a good mood - and ready for the evening.
The night before (as could be guessed) was not the most peaceful one for Amin, early to bed but woke up around midnight and went for a walk to relax a little.
(not many people would say a walk after midnight in Manchester is the most relaxing :-) )
After that a good nights rest until the morning - Asikainen and Maki arrived to the Manchester Velodrome around 2.30pm, and spent an hour looking around, while Team GB cycling team was whizzing around the Velodrome at speeds which seemed to impress Team Asikainen.
Dressing rooms were not yet available for Asikainen to inspect - so that had to wait until the evening.
Maki and Asikainen then returned back to their hotel - where Amin will relax before his fight. Which is scheduled at 10.05pm local time.
Once again photos from the measuring are appearing on the MTV3 website at : http://www.mtv3.fi/urheilu/muutlajit2008/uutiset.shtml/arkistot/muutlajit/2009/09/961953?nyrkkeily
Nothing very special about these - but something that doesn't get seen always before a fight, so nice for fans to see how the boxers are preparing for the evening.
Two more hours for myself before the doors open to the Arena - off to ASDA (free advertising..geez). to get snacks for the drive back tonight. Late night ahead of me - and hoping for a good fight - with Asikainen returning to Finland with EBU-title!!
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