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When Anthony Joshua takes a seat in his corner between the rounds of a fight, there\u2019s someone leaning in who isn\u2019t throwing punches but could be the reason the contest continues. His name is Dr Ian Gatt, aka, \u2018The Boxing Physio\u2019, and he’s one of the most trusted cutmen in the game.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Never heard of a cutman? Don\u2019t worry, many people haven\u2019t. Gus Ballantine explains everything you need to know.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In boxing, the title of a cutman might conjure up gritty movie images – bloodied towels, screaming coaches and adrenaline-soaked corners. The truth? It\u2019s far more controlled and methodical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a fight, a boxer is accompanied by a team of three or four \u2018cornermen\u2019, usually composed of their head coach, a second (assistant\/ trainer) and the cutman. And few are better or more respected than Dr Gatt on the job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He says, \u201cWhat I do in between rounds could be the difference in stopping a small cut getting bigger and the fight being stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born and raised in Malta, Dr Gatt heads performance at GB Boxing and works as a physiotherapist. He also takes on one of the sport\u2019s most high-pressure roles: cutman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think of myself as a maintenance guy. A fighter will come in and sometimes the job is to wipe their face or apply ice to the back of their head. I have two roles, treat the boxers’ cuts and wrap their hands before the fight starts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lauren Price (left) with Ian Gatt (right), photo courtesy of Ian Gatt<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Anthony Joshua (left) with Ian Gatt (right), photo courtesy of Ian Gatt <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Frazer Clarke (left) with Ian Gatt (right), photo courtesy of Ian Gatt<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The cutman isn\u2019t there to shout tactics or throw punches. They get 60 seconds to stop bleeding, reduce swelling, keep the boxer cool, and, crucially, keep the fight alive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be effective in that kind of time pressure, Dr Gatt believes timing his movement is everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI always try to make sure I am ready in the corner before the boxer is, especially if they have a cut that needs to be dealt with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI pounce on the ring when the signal sounds. Why? Because every second lost could be the difference between a cut or swelling becoming a problem,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the boxer is sat down, international boxing rules only allow one cornerman from the team to enter the ring between rounds. So, if there is a cut, it has to be him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every second counts in the 60 he\u2019s given to work. As the round nears its end and the 10-second warning sounds, he\u2019s already on his feet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Gatt explains, \u201cI\u2019ve been in situations where someone\u2019s been cut and I\u2019ve leapt onto the canvas before they have even sat down. You almost have to plead with them to sit down, and when they do, my hands start multiplying.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Gatt has worked in world title fights, Olympic bouts, history-making cards, working with Anthony Joshua, boxers on Team GB and many more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the pressure, noise and scale of the fights he\u2019s been involved in, his approach is a quiet one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe first rule for me is that I don\u2019t utter a word,\u201d Dr Gatt says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from clarifying that a cut has been made and speaking with the coach to decide who goes onto the canvas, Dr Gatt remains quiet so as to not disrupt the communication between coach and athlete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou put yourself in a position where you can do your job in a teamwork environment, keeping yourself out of the way of the coach and athlete getting the right level of verbal and non-verbal communication,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSometimes I have boxers tell me \u2018Gatt, I didn\u2019t even realise you were there. I didn\u2019t know I had a cut.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a huge positive in his work, ensuring the boxer gets what he needs without any distractions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe athlete performs, so I must perform as well,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Gatt’s cutman duties began in 2019 when he was asked to do Anthony Joshua\u2019s cuts just three days before he fought Andy Ruiz Jr in their first bout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was a baptism by fire. You wouldn\u2019t want to start there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this was not the first time these two had met. Dr Gatt had been Joshua’s physio and \u2018wrapman\u2019 (wrapping his hands to avoid hand or wrist injury) since 2009 at Team GB – but dealing with his cuts was a completely new territory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every cutman comes armed with the tools of the trade – swabs, gloves, towels, vaseline, and the all-important enswell eye iron to control swelling. Dr Gatt? He had to get this shipped to the hotel just days before Ruiz began swinging in Madison Square Garden in front of almost 20,000 people.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the pressures of this new role and the huge audience watching, Dr Gatt was unfazed, managing Joshua\u2019s nosebleeds in the corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDuring the fights I\u2019ll be ice cold and try to keep myself out of the atmosphere,\u201d he explains. \u201cThis is so that I can use my medical brain to focus on the boxer\u2019s health, and not exhaust my mental energy.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He has also worked in front of a crowd of 90,000 people at Wembley last year, with millions watching on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Dr Gatt, as a cutman, he feels you should remove yourself from the emotional side of the fight – that side is for the coaches and boxers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou can\u2019t just be a spectator. You\u2019re the insurance guy so you need to get to work. As they say, we are the shadow warriors, but it is important to remember it is not about you, it is about the athlete,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After his first experience as a cutman, Dr Gatt\u2019s \u201cstable of boxers\u201d, as he likes to call it, grew. This has brought challenges in balancing the boxers he works with with his everyday work as a physiotherapist, and he is also dedicated to educating people about injury prevention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As most cutmen are not medically trained, his work is well sought after in the boxing community, being the first person to complete a PhD in hand-wrapping. Dr Gatt says, \u201cYou get me as a cutman, but you get cutman plus. I\u2019ve got two heads – one is the physio and the other is the cutman. I like to meet in the middle.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of his most recent fights worked on was Lauren Price\u2019s win against Natasha Jones, where she retained her welterweight world championship belt at a historic all-women\u2019s card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ian Gatt (1st left), with Lauren Price (2nd right) and her team following her win against Natasha Jones, photo courtesy of Alamy and Bradley Collyer<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Price says, \u201cHaving trust and confidence in my team helps me deliver my best in the ring. Ian plays an important role for fight night in his knowledge of wrapping my hands and providing support in the corner as a cutman.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe has been part of my team in Olympic boxing and has continued into the pros,\u201d she says. \u201cIf I’m cut he has the expertise to control the cut and enable me to box on through the rounds and continue to be successful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more: Lauren Price’s nutritionist Pete Bell reveals the secrets to fuelling a fight<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Away from the relationship between a boxer and their cutman, the relationship between all cutmen in this industry is also a close one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Gatt says, \u201cThe thing about cutmans, is that there is a mutual respect between us as it is a small community. You find you often know one another from being around the circuit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUltimately, you support the boxer you’re with, but you’re still part of a bigger and wider system.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Away from the build-up drama, promotional hype, and so-called \u2018beef\u2019 between fighters, cutmen like Dr Gatt generally stick to a neutral role – not due to detachment, but due to the respect for the sport and the people involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTomorrow, you could find yourself working with the boxer who was on the other side of you the week before,\u201d he says. “For my job politics are gone. I only need to focus on the boxer\u2019s health and performance and support the team the best I can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Gatt says, \u201cAnybody who walks through the ropes is a hero because they risk their lives to get a payday.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tough situation a cutman may also find themselves in is having to work in multiple fights in one night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Dr Gatt, this scenario has happened a number of times, \u2018doing the cuts and wraps\u2019 for three fighters in one night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTiming in this situation has to be perfect,\u201d he says. \u201cEspecially in the unpredictable nature of how long fights last. It means I have six cuts and wraps to do on the night with strict time frames around them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staying composed in a crowded, unpredictable space is a huge challenge in this work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Gatt refers to this space as, \u201cA hostile environment. You\u2019ve got cameramen on the ground, wires, and water, and there are always lots of hazards to navigate. You work with people and be respectful of everyone\u2019s jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In dealing with any challenges, Dr Gatt sets out a clear philosophy that a cutman should adhere to, \u201cBe a team player. Be a professional character – don\u2019t get involved in the coaching. Be medically professional – wear gloves and bring the correct equipment. Be respectful – especially to the opposite corner. Win or lose, boxing is a tough sport.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is important to note is that fights aren\u2019t only won in the ring. Sometimes, they are saved in the corner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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