Khabib Nurmagomedov: Georges St-Pierre reveals why he won't fight the UFC LW champ
GETTY Khabib Nurmagomedov isn't on Georges St-Pierre's radar at this moment in time
Dagestan native Nurmagomedov called out the future UFC Hall of Famer last month after claiming the lightweight title in the main event of UFC 223. “Georges St-Pierre said one time, ‘If you’re a black belt, you have to say in your mind [that you’re a] white belt,” ‘The Eagle’ said. “But now, I want to fight Georges St-Pierre in New York, maybe Madison Square Garden, November.” St-Pierre immediately poured cold water on a potential fight with the undefeated Nurmagomedov, much to the disappoint of many.
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The prospect of fighting Nurmagomedov was put to the Canadian again last week and he was quick to double down on his stance. But this time, he cited his ongoing health issues as the reason why he won’t lock horns with the 29-year-old anytime soon. "Khabib called me out after his last fight and he's an amazing fighter, but I just feel like if I stepped in right now, it would be damageable to my health," St-Pierre told ESPN.
I just feel like if I stepped in right now, it would be damageable to my health Georges St-Pierre on a potential fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov
"The 155-pound division has a lot of contenders that deserve a title shot. I have health issues to take care of first.” St-Pierre is keen to get his hands on the lightweight title, an achievement he believes will add to his legacy. He added: “If I was successful [in winning the lightweight title], I would be the only athlete in the sport to win three titles.
GETTY Khabib Nurmagomedov called out Georges St-Pierre after his UFC 223 title win
GETTY Georges St-Pierre is currently sidelined due to his ongoing bout of ulcerative colitis