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In Huddle By Beth Celis Philippine Daily Inquirer

Out of the countless articles flooding the Internet regarding the upcoming Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley fight on June 9, the one that has caught my interest is that of the 28-year-old Bradley being a vegetarian.

I know that most people who live longer, healthier lives are vegetarians, but this is the first time I hear of a boxer being one.

It seems that as a rule, fighters are encouraged to be carnivores because it is believed that animal meat is a source of strength and power.

Bradleys strict vegetarian diet is therefore exactly the opposite of the conventional diet recommended to boxers before a big fight. Being a strict vegan means Bradley does not eat animal meat or anything that comes from an animal like eggs or dairy, a drastically different diet from the norm, according to writer Jason Gay in the Philboxing website.

Fighters will burn a massive amount of calories everyday and they will need a sizeable amount of protein to replenish micro-tears in the muscle fiber. However, this protein needs to be quite lean to keep weight gain in check. Most people choose red meat, said Gay.

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Dude, I swear its the most unbelievable feeling ever, Bradley said, praising the diet he believes would give him a definite advantage in the ring.

The reason I love it so much is I feel connected to the world. My thoughts are clearer, crisp. I am sharp. Everything is working perfectly. I feel clean. Its a weird feeling, man, its just a weird feeling, Bradley said.

According to Jason Gay, Bradley has been following this vegetarian diet since his 2008 bout with Junior Witter in England. He only goes into this diet in preparation for a big fight.

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