Comments Thread For: Muhammad Ali Comparisons Are "Inappropriate" Says Khabib Nurmagomedov

[BritishBoxing92]

Khabib is saying and stating it for how it is, good on him hope he continues to thrive in MMA and also it just speaks volumes when people recognize those who went through greater struggles and strides in life and left a bigger impact/legacy and don't like being compared to it...

[Rustyman]

100 percent agree, man. A more respectful, humble, and as you said “self-aware” response would not be possible. He handled this perfectly and the fact that it was genuine is all the more impressive. Shouts out to this guy. Seems like he’s not only super talented, but super smart and an all around great dude.

I might not be a huge MMA fan but I am a big big Khabib fan.

[kiDynamite92]

he was slagging off mcgregors grand father in a press conference saying he was in the english navy killing irish people, & slagging off the whole country for speaking the english language, very classy stuff from someone who is so above all that so he says

You mean he said stuff back to the guy who attacked a bus, called his father a *********, made fun of his religion, his country and the way he talked? What a surprise!

[BirdSong]

You mean he said stuff back to the guy who attacked a bus, called his father a *********, made fun of his religion, his country and the way he talked? What a surprise!

well i remember at the time khabib and his crew and all his fans were going on non-stop about how mean mcgregor was and how good khabib was when the guy is just a total hypocrite, i mean he was doing the exact same thing, he insulted family and country as well, double standard's i think there

[LetOutTheCage]

Ali is one of Khabibs hero's not surprising he would say this.

Khabib is a humble man

[IronDanHamza]

He assaulted two people who laid not one hand on him.

Trash talking is not an excuse to assault a non-fighter.

BY that logic, you should be down on Shakur Stevenson and Crawford too since they also assaulted innocent people over "trash talk".

That guy Dillon Danis isn’t a non fighter he’s a professional fighter. Much bigger too and he totally deserved what he got.

[Combat Talk Radio]

That guy Dillon Danis isn’t a non fighter he’s a professional fighter. Much bigger too and he totally deserved what he got.

He may be a professional fighter by license. That night, he was part of the crowd. HANDS OFF when you are not in that ring. It's respect of the craft.

[Griever0730]

None of which matters.

"AT THE END OF THE DAY", the guy didn't lay hand on Khabib and Khabib disrespected not only him but the fans by hopping the cage with that assault.

Save that crap for when you're NOT fresh off a fight that fans paid for.

Well the fans got what they paid for and more. The man got personal with Khabib. Once things get personal, all bets are off. If you get seen, then whatever happens happens.You sounding like the type of guy that blames the second guy for reacting to the first guy who's antagonizing him to react. Very weak-minded mentality. If you don't want that trouble, then don't cross the line. Simple as that.

[Combat Talk Radio]

Once things get personal, all bets are off. If you get seen, then whatever happens happens.

Okay, so according to your logic, Ike Ibeabuchi got a raw deal and shouldn't have gone to prison because, "things got personal", so all "all bets were off". Right?

No.

You are a pro fighter. Your hands are registered as lethal weapons in many states. You lose your ability to shoot fight outside of fights that are sanctioned by somebody. If you have beef, you book a SANCTIONED fight and settle it.

Like Paulie did with Artie Lobov.

I get it, you're a Khabib fan, you like his fights, whatever. Stop being a hypocrite.

NO pro fighter should be doing anything to cause harm to anyone else outside of sanctioned matches. Period. Give up your license if you want to be a caveman.

Done

[Griever0730]

Okay, so according to your logic, Ike Ibeabuchi got a raw deal and shouldn't have gone to prison because, "things got personal", so all "all bets were off". Right?

No.

You are a pro fighter. Your hands are registered as lethal weapons in many states. You lose your ability to shoot fight outside of fights that are sanctioned by somebody. If you have beef, you book a SANCTIONED fight and settle it.

Like Paulie did with Artie Lobov.

I get it, you're a Khabib fan, you like his fights, whatever. Stop being a hypocrite.

NO pro fighter should be doing anything to cause harm to anyone else outside of sanctioned matches. Period. Give up your license if you want to be a caveman.

Done

In no way am I a Khabib fan, so you already off on that one. I call it like it is, so keep moving with that in-your-feelings nonsense alot of these dudes here be on. Yes, a pro fighter is a walking weapon that shouldn't be hitting anybody outside of the octagon/ring. Once again though, don't cross the line if you don't want him(or anybody) trying to beat you down. Ibeabuchi is another failed example of yours to justify your reasoning. That was business that went the wrong way and HE made it personal. The stripper wasn't making fun of his parents, his culture, who he is and what he sounds like. He ain't like the way the business went and tried to strong-arm her just bc(by what has been noted). Just by the fact that you consider getting into fight outside of a ring as a "caveman" act says a lot about you. Wonder how you would react if somebody tried your family, your culture, your character, etc. The way you sound, it sounds like you'd get bullied, wouldn't do ish, then run off and get brave on instagram and twitter or something. I bet you believe in that "stick and stones" saying huh? Lol