He's doing pretty well. 4 years ago he was making 100x less, couldn't get a top ten opponent to fight him, couldn't get his mando enforced, couldn't get on Hbo. Since last year he's tripled his belt count, sold out arenas on both coasts and the UK, 2 ppvs on 2 continents, closing in on MW defense record.
The clock is ticking quickly he's in danger of becoming just another footnote if he doesn't.
This is the truth from a hardcore fan perspective. Even worse will be, if he finally gets a big fight and loses cuz age caught up with him. For himself and his family, he's done well in his career tho...he's made it to the upper echelon of the sport and earned some good money. It's more than what 95% of fighters could ask for.
He started as a pro too late, and toiled in germany for too long to become an undisputed ATG. Today's competition also leaves a lot to be desired. There are no real big names that will catapult him. Even if he becomes undisputed MW champ, then goes up and cleans SMW he still wont be an ATG.
He'll need to fight and beat 2/3 top5 guys at LHW to round off his legacy.
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