Besides keeping in shape to prep for his next defense of the BRAVE CF Bantamweight Championship, Team Lakay’s Stephen Loman is also doing his share in the Philippines’ effort to fight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
“In this time of COVID-19 crisis, while we are in a state of lockdown here in the Philippines, I’m trying to remain healthy and doing my exercises,” said Loman, who owns a 14-2 record and is the only bantamweight champion the promotion has ever had. “I’m lifting weights and doing bodyweight workout at home, in order to build muscle and strength. I also do some shadow boxing and stretching, improving flexibility, alongside breathing exercises too.
“Those are things that pretty much anyone can do but for me, as a professional athlete are even more important going through this situation”.
Loman, a 28-year-old fighter from Baguio City, together with his mother Naty have been part of the Ifugao Cyberspace Watchdog (ICW) — a group of professionals from the region of Ifugao who reaches out to stranded students and informal workers who are being affected by this situation.
So far, the group has been successful in gathering funds and goods for those affected by the enhanced community quarantine.
“My mother and I have also been volunteering and so far it has been amazing,” expressed Loman.
“I’m so grateful for the number of generous people we have across all over the place helping us and mostly helping those people in need. Thank you.”
The last time Loman stepped into the BRAVE CF Arena was back in BRAVE 30 in India. He successfully defended his bantamweight title against Louis Sanoudakis, with a unanimous decision win.
But for now, he and his family are fighting a battle bigger than anything he has faced before.
