I wish Dana was more interested in matching up his veterans with other veterans, instead of up and coming killers.
Remember, that all these comments of all the people that were vouching for Tony, are now finding reasons for his failures, it must have a massive impact of a fighter's confidence.
What they use to praise him for, is now subject of criticism, like his weird angles, spinning shits, work on his back, are now seen as sloppiness, whereas it was praised during his 12 fights win streak.
Tony was always ma favourite fighter, since the Ultimate Fighter years, and will always be regarded a one of a kind individual.
I just wished most fighters would retire the way GSP did, and really protect their legacy.
You have no idea how positive the impact can be on the rest of your life, and career: In other word, it will help you live longer, and even find a better job using your reputation as a springboard.
I see it exactly as trading, and stocks. Sell while it's hot, you don't wanna be the last one to sell in the dip, and sell at loss.
Retire while you're on the top, that's a smart entrepreneurial move.
oh and I agree. Veteran vs Veteran would be much more fair and I think plenty of people would turn up for those fights as well. Would you rather see to aged legends in the ring, or a washed up fighter who is obviously being used as a springboard for the new guy? I know which I would rather see.
Yeah me too bro, but with 500 fighters in the roaster, they have to push the young guns, who will weed out the old farts (like us) 😄
Definitely, even if it is just to do promotional work for a business of some sort, people are always going to be more excited by a guy that left in his prime rather than someone that faded away. I suppose each fighter has to weight the financial pros and cons. In Tony's case, if he wins his next fight, I think he should retire before the sport retires him. If he loses his legacy will likely be forever tarnished. It's sad but true that people tend to focus on the failures of a fighter rather than the 8 years of glory that came before.
I hope he has that person in his entourage that will have the guts to say it. Have you heard of the rumour that GSP was getting ready for a boxing fight against Oscar de La Hoya, and got stopped by Dana White? It would have been a Triller fight, and the money would be given to charity! You can make a post about it if you want, I can't write a post this week 😄