Former UFC Champion Georges Saint Pierre He recently claimed that he was approached by Floyd Mayweather for a hybrid boxing MMA match. He previously revealed that he had been offered a match with a condition, but he apparently rejected it. All because he thought it was a “trap”.
According to Georges St-Pierre, it was a mixed rules MMA and boxing match. Moreover, it looked like a boxing match was taking place inside the octagon. But why did he turn down the offer from the legendary boxing champion?
Georges St-Pierre says it was a trap
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In 2023, Georges St-Pierre discussed combat sports with journalist Aaron Bronsteter, in which the two-division champion claimed that he had been approached by Floyd Mayweather's management about a possible boxing match. However, he had certain personal criteria required before agreeing to fight.
Georges St-Pierre talks about the time he was negotiating to fight Floyd Mayweather in a mixed martial arts and boxing bout.
He said the offer was for a boxing fight in the Octagon, with no kicking or wrestling allowed.
“You don’t want me to use my legs or use my takedowns, forget it. pic.twitter.com/tFD0MBwLiS
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The Canadian fighter said his main concerns center around the risks associated with combat sports. Mayweather was not willing to sacrifice his happiness or health for any kind of fame or fair play.
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During the interview, Georges St-Pierre further stated: “Even Floyd Mayweather said there were promoters who wanted to organize. That's how they described it. It was a fair compromise between boxing and mixed martial arts against Floyd Mayweather.”
“And I was retired and I thought, 'You know what? I'm interested in this.' “And he got on a plane and I was in Austin, Texas. He was on a private plane, and we landed and we had dinner, and I said, “What do you mean?” He said, “This is a boxing fight, but in an octagonal ring.” Deda said. ” he added.
Georges St-Pierre reveals his outlook on the fight
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However, GSP was not allowed to use kicks or takedowns, as he stated: “You don't want me to use my legs, let's use a takedown. Forget that it's a trap. I'm not that stupid.” Georges St-Pierre may be a meticulous fighter, but he once claimed he never liked fighting.
GSP was on track to predict £4. by henry cejudo and Kamaru Usman, There he spoke on several topics. But what captivated organizers was his shocking revelation, which highlighted how he was never seen fighting. Especially Georges St. Pierre. declared, “Guys, I'll tell you one thing. I never liked it. I never liked fighting. I liked sports and science. I liked training in the gym and there There was a sense of camaraderie.”
“I have access to the science of it, the freedom that fighting gives me, the money, the things that other people don't have, with my training partners.” He further pointed out: GSP also confessed his love for the sport and the emotions surrounding it, but the pain of having to fight within a schedule and knowing that the opponent could be fatal was not something he liked. Ta.
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Professional fighters continue to challenge themselves every day, match after match, and every time they step on stage. I add these risks in line with Georges St-Pierre's concerns. Do you think GSP should have refused to fight Mayweather because of the rules?