Boxfit's Michael also trained at, former WBC World Featherweight Champion, Juan Laporte's Bronx boxing gym. Juan trained with Michael in Sydney in preparation for his bout with Kostya Tzsu in 1992. Below are Juan and Michael; Juan taking Michael through the punches; giving some boxing tips and Michael shadow boxing.
While in New York, Michael also went to Gleason's Gym and then on to Joe Frazier's Gym in Philadelphia.