Tanner Boser, hailing from Edmonton, has set his sights on a fight night this Friday far from home.
Boser (13-4) is set to meet DJ Linderman (21-13) in a heavyweight matchup at ACB 81 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
While most fighters would struggle after a long flight and a major time zone shift, 26-year-old Boser says the adjustment is no problem for him. Working late hours regularly has given him a flexible routine that makes international travel easier to handle.
"My daily routine is very adaptable. I rest when I'm exhausted and eat when I'm ready," Boser shared during a recent conversation.
"I don't follow a rigid plan, so these kinds of changes don't affect me."
His opponent, Linderman, 34, faces a similarly arduous journey as he's competing from Yreka, California. He arrives carrying substantial experience with 34 professional bouts already logged.
Boser has studied Linderman's tendencies and expects a brawl, knowing his opponent prefers to land fight-ending strikes.
"The challenge is avoiding getting tagged by his power shots in those opening moments," Boser noted.
"He maintains a solid tempo and possesses a durable chin. He's built tough and can absorb serious punishment, so I'm anticipating a grueling contest where both men will take heavy hits."
Each fighter has accumulated knockout wins throughout their careers, yet Boser considers himself the more refined and skilled striker.
Boser enters this contest following a TKO triumph against Dave Cryer (11-4) at ACB 72, whereas Linderman aims to recover from a TKO defeat to Amirkhan Isagadzhiev (3-1) at ACB 71.
"I picture this staying on the feet, and ideally it's just me dominating him for three straight rounds," Boser predicted.
Boser in Peak Condition
Two head coaches guided Boser's preparation for this matchup: Jeff Montemurro at Little Sweatshop and Keijero Noda at Frank Lee's.
According to Montemurro, they concentrated heavily on wrestling and grappling, while also maintaining emphasis on striking with kicks.
"He's always been exceptional with leg kicks, but now we're building on that foundation. Our goal is to make him dangerous from every range when it comes to kicking," Montemurro explained during a discussion.
"He's ready for virtually every situation that could arise during this fight."
Boser's conditioning keeps improving with every camp he runs.
Even outside of formal fight preparation, Montemurro noted that Boser remains in outstanding physical condition—a trait uncommon for heavyweights.
"At this moment, Tanner is in better shape than ever before," Montemurro stated.
"He's consistently in excellent condition, and then he elevates it even further each time."
