It was a clash of super stars at the annual PUMA summit in Miami, where supermodel and hobby boxer Adriana Lima proved swiftness when she met the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, in the boxing ring. While training together with more than 100 other PUMA trainers, Lima showed Bolt some of her boxings skills and tricks.
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“Usain is the fastest man in the world,” said Adriana. She continued “It’s an honor for me to train with him. Thus, I showed him the quickest hook in Miami.”

USAIN BOLT ABOUT ADRIANA
“Adriana is a really good boxer. I was very impressed,” Usain said after his training session with Adriana. “I may be the fastest man on my feet, but she’s certainly the fastest with her fists.”
Lima and Bolt attended the PUMA summit; an annual meeting of all the coaches of PUMA’s Team Faster. PUMA presented the latest product developments. Furthermore, the trainers had the opportunity to exchange ideas with each other. So, they trained together and experienced the PUMA brand.
Adriana wore the latest training shoe from PUMA: The fashion XT. This shoe uniquely combines performance with fashion. So, the three-piece silver sole is a true eye-catcher in the gym. However, the function is not neglected.
Thus, the model combines two innovative technologies that enable cushioning and energy release at the same time: HYBRID and PROFOAM.
The rubberized sole guarantees perfect grip on all floors. Additionally, the heel area provides extra support.
Usain wore the latest men’s training silhouette, the Jaab XT. Boxing is an integral fitness trend, which is indispensable anymore in studios worldwide. Moreover, it serves as an inspiration for the universally applicable training shoe.
HYBRID in the front foot provides energy return and comfortable cushioning at the same time.
The look stands out especially thanks to the wedge-shaped insert in the sole as well as the slim design – this makes the JAAB XT in the boxing ring as if on the road to the It-Piece.
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