Former UFC middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre is well aware of the health problems that pushed him to abandon his championship in the UFC, but the he does not seem convinced to return one day in the octagon.
In an interview with the podcast La Sueur, GSP talked about his lack of interest in a fight against Anderson Silva, while his general interest does not seem to be higher than the idea of fighting again.
“I feel good physically, fit like never before. Ulcerative colic is very serious and I have recovered perfectly. I’m not taking any more medicine,” St-Pierre said.
“I could come back, but to tell you the truth, it tempts me less and less. I didn’t mean to say that one day, but I’m getting older. I don’t want to fight a young man who did nothing about his legacy, who did not make a name for himself. I would not have anything to gain.
“We are always at an error of a KO or a serious injury. It is a risk and it must be worth it. If I come back, it will not be for the money, but for my heritage.” St-Pierre added.
St-Pierre could be tempted, but by a large-weight fight. However, such options are becoming increasingly rare as a new generation of fighters sets up at the top of the middleweight division.
The undisputed lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, was taking on St-Pierre re-emerged shortly after he defended his title against Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 229.
Khabib Nurmagomedov wants legacy fight with Georges St-Pierre next. (Source:www.dailyexpress.co.uk)
“Khabib Nurmagomedov said he would have liked to fight me before his fight against McGregor. He did not interest me. He was not known, he had never beaten anyone with a name or a title. Now that he beat Conor, it’s better.” St-Pierre said.
“I don’t challenge the fighters. It’s not my style. I know the people talking about this fight. I know that I am at the end of my career. I don’t have a lot of fighting in the bank. I may come back for 1, 2 or 3 fights, maybe none. If I don’t come back, I’m ok with that.” St-Pierre added.
