Daniel Cormier asks for respect for veteran athletes in the final stretch of their career

D. Cormier after announcing his retirement. Photo: Reproduction/Inatagram @dc_mma

With important roles throughout their careers, sometimes veteran athletes are victims of criticism in their moments of decline. With the opportunity to give an opinion on the matter, Daniel Cormier came out in defense of athletes with 'run-out' and who are ending their careers. The statement was made in his 'podcast'.

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“Respect these champions while they are here. Appreciate these guys, because there will come a day when they are gone and people will keep asking them to come back. Better to take advantage of these fighters while they are still here”, declared Daniel.

According to Cormier, veteran athletes should be more valued. For the former double UFC champion, many of them, throughout their careers, were important fighters, whether as champions or as protagonists of remarkable moments.

At 42 years old, 'DC,' Today, he is an official commentator on UFC broadcasts. The former fighter hung up his gloves with a record of 22 wins and three losses. His history includes triumphs over great names in the sport such as Frank mir, Dan Henderson, Anderson Silva e Stipe Miocic.

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