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This subject is partially addressed to Conor McGregor but I want to know why it is fundamental to have longevity in a rough, brutal combat sport?
I am a fan of his, at least I was. I don't like his new found money based bravado but I like and admired his humble beginning. He has always said that he wanted to be a two weight world champion, get rich, then get out and I respect that.
But for some reason, fans and haters, discredit previous accomplishments because of his lack of willingness to continue.
I get that if you want to call yourself the best then you should devote your life to it, however, if you can do it during a smaller timeline, would you not want to embrace it?
We all work. We all make money, albeit very little for some of us, but if you had the opportunity to make twice you make for half the time, you would take it right?
Any ways, I guess my main question is: why do we fans expect so much from an athlete of this sport when it takes so much out of you during every contest? And why is it necessary to prolong your career in 'the hurt business' when you hardly get recognised for your achievements?
I am a fan of his, at least I was. I don't like his new found money based bravado but I like and admired his humble beginning. He has always said that he wanted to be a two weight world champion, get rich, then get out and I respect that.
But for some reason, fans and haters, discredit previous accomplishments because of his lack of willingness to continue.
I get that if you want to call yourself the best then you should devote your life to it, however, if you can do it during a smaller timeline, would you not want to embrace it?
We all work. We all make money, albeit very little for some of us, but if you had the opportunity to make twice you make for half the time, you would take it right?
Any ways, I guess my main question is: why do we fans expect so much from an athlete of this sport when it takes so much out of you during every contest? And why is it necessary to prolong your career in 'the hurt business' when you hardly get recognised for your achievements?