Drviš and Aspinall visited Poljud: Croatia delighted me! The people are nice and I will definitely come back

Dalmatian tour under Drviš’s baton

Aspinall’s stay in Croatia was not limited to conference halls and panels. Drviš took his friend and friend through some of the most beautiful parts of Dalmatia. They visited together Krka National Park, the island of Visovac and Skradinski bukwhere the English champion was particularly delighted by the waterfalls. The tour also had an unavoidable gastronomic stop in Radučićuwhere Aspinall tasted the widely famous lamb.

The thirty-one-year-old fighter did not hide his enthusiasm from the onlookers, and he shared his impressions with the public.

​- Croatia delighted me, the nature is incredible, and the people are extremely hospitable. I will definitely be back – said Aspinall.

A special welcome in the heart of Split

As befits a sports metropolis, Split gave the UFC star a party to remember. On Wednesday morning, Aspinall visited Poljud, where he was received by the management of Hajduk. On that occasion, he was presented with an appropriate gift, the jersey of “Bilih” with the number one, and the event was also attended by a famous Croatian football player. Ivan Rakitić.

After Poljud’s “beauty”, the English fighter headed towards the heart of the city. Exactly at noon, in imperial Peristyle dočekala ga je i svečano pozradila Diocletian’s guarda scene that rounded off the special treatment that the heavyweight champion received in the city under Marjan.

More than friendship

The relationship between Stipe Drviš and Tom Aspinall goes deeper than just friendship. Their cooperation started on the recommendation of the best Croatian heavyweight Ante Delijewith whom Aspinall often trains. Drviš soon became Aspinall’s boxing and fitness coach, and how well they get along is evidenced by the numerous training videos that the fighters share on social networks. The former world boxing champion is full of praise for his student.

​- Tom is a very good fighter, the best in the world, and I’m glad we work together in boxing. He is incredibly fast and explosive for this weight – said Drviš.

He will share his knowledge and experience at the Split Sports Festival, where he will be together with a kickboxing star. Antoni Plazibat and UFC producer Marinom Škifićem participate in the panel “Outside the Octagon”, providing the audience with a unique insight into the world of top combat sports.

*with the use of AI.