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Just down the road from Pimblett’s gym is a mural of former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson holding the Premier League and Champions League trophies he won during his distinguished career at the club.<\/p>\n
Henderson is known for his leadership, work ethic and ability to lead by example – all traits which Pimblett has developed as a fighter.<\/p>\n
Rimmer refers to Pimblett as a “fourth coach” at the gym, alongside himself, Ellis Hampson and Adam Cullen.<\/p>\n
“A lot of gyms aren’t teams. They’re not all there for the benefit of each other. Some of them are just there for themselves,” says Rimmer.<\/p>\n
“But Paddy isn’t one of them guys. He’s coaching youths who have their first fight coming up while he’s got his big fight coming up against Gaethje.”<\/p>\n
Pimblett is a star attraction at Next Generation, with Rimmer noting “we’ve had kids coming in with his haircut for years”, but leaves his ego at the door.<\/p>\n
It mirrors Pimblett’s fight-night routine, where as soon as he steps inside the octagon, the showmanship and charisma disappear to be replaced by focus and maturity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n