Holloway mocks Aldo's motivation to fight: 'He's in the wrong profession'

Holloway disputed Aldo's motivation (Photo: Reproduction Facebook Max “Blessed” Holloway)llo

Recent statements from José Aldo, who claims to feel extra motivation to fight again for the UFC featherweight belt, has been bothering Max Holloway. In a conference call with the press this past Tuesday (21), the Hawaiian questioned the fact that Aldo said he feels more motivated for the rematch in Detroit, on December 2, than the first time they faced each other, in June. past, when the former champion was knocked out 'at home'.

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“Talking about motivation, this guy says he's so motivated for the belt... I fought against him in his country, he was the champion, and he's saying now that he's more motivated. If fighting in your country, for your people, for your belt isn't enough motivation, what is it? I'm motivated. The belt is great, with it comes more money and pay per views, but the belt is the belt, a fight is a fight, I don't want to go in there and take a beating in front of millions of people watching on TV. I'm in the pain business. I want to win. I don't care who I fight, I can fight this guy ten times in a row, I'll always be motivated. This is who I am, I have a warrior spirit. I don't need much to motivate me. If you have difficulty motivating yourself, you are in the wrong industry, you could get hurt. This guy is talking about motivation, it amazes me. I'm motivated, it doesn't matter if it was him or someone else, I'm ready to fight”, said Max.

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A rematch was not in the UFC's plans, as Holloway would put his title on the line against Frankie Edgar, but an injury to the former lightweight champion paved the way for Aldo to get a second chance. The change of opponent did not bother 'Blessed', who guarantees he is ready for any challenge, regardless of names.

“I was super willing, I’m a fighter. I'm not bothered. I promised the people of Hawaii and the people of Detroit that they would see Max Holloway fight on December 2nd, I promised my fans and family, and even you. The best in the world doesn't just prepare for one guy. It's like ancient times; I did a seminar with Pedro Sauer between these two camps and he talked about challenges, when people came to challenge you and you had to be ready, and I had that mentality. They have to be ready for what I'm going to do to them. I'm here to fight”, said Holloway, who concluded by stating that his goal is to consolidate himself, step by step, as one of the best of all time in MMA.

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“They chose Aldo, I have the chance to prove to everyone that I am the best in the world, and it will be a fun night. (…) It’s a legacy fight. José has never lost consecutive fights, no one has ever beaten him twice, and for me to be the greatest featherweight champion, this is a starting point. I need to focus on this next fight, I'm not focused on the records. I'm always 0-0, but it's a fight for legacy yes, it brings me one step closer to proving to everyone why I should be considered one of the best fighters to compete in this sport in history”, he concluded.