“Lofty expectations often come with tremendous pressure, but having Khabib in his corner as a trainer and mentor gives Islam a considerable advantage over his adversaries” Opinion | KhaledBeydoun
It’s been roughly nine months since Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from Mixed Martial Arts . July 3 marked the one-year anniversary of his father, Abdulmanap’s, death – the event that sealed the legendary fighter’s departure from the sport that bound him and his late patriarch together.
Instead of the Catskills Mountains, where D’Amato moulded Floyd Patterson and a raw Mike Tyson into heavyweight champions, Abdulmanap’s terrain was theOn July 17, Makhachev soundlythe tough Brazilian competitor Thiago Moises. Makhachev, who improved his record to a stellar 20-1, is en route to being known on a one-name basis in the fight game – Islam – just like his close friend and mentor, Khabib.
This was quintessential Abdulmanap – a man with a giant footprint and heavy presence who barely uttered a word while training his fighters. A man who commanded the utmost respect of his champion son, who famously shared, “my father’s going to smash me,” after Khabib’sBeyond his influence, Abdulmanap’s persona left was heavily imprinted on the brooding style of his pupils. There was nothing showy or forced about Khabib, inside the cage and beyond it.
In addition to pursuing the same fighting accolades as Khabib, Islam also covets that massive Muslim fanbase his stablemate accumulated. These fans propelled him into a bankable pay-per-view star globally and a huge attraction in Muslim-majority countries, including the UAE, where he has established a footing.
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