‘I am going to return to defend my title in autumn,’ vows Khabib as UFC champ says coaching helps take thoughts off father’s well being battle

Khabib Nurmagomedov says persevering with his intense coaching has helped take his thoughts off his father Abdulmanap’s well being battle because the UFC light-weight king vowed to return within the autumn to defend his title.

Talking on Russian state tv, Khabib confirmed that his 57-year-old father stays in a severe situation in a Moscow hospital after struggling coronary heart issues arising from a Covid-19 an infection. 

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Regardless of fears over his father’s well being, Khabib says he has maintained his coaching regime, saying it’s what Nurmagomedov Sr would need and even helps elevate a smile throughout hospital visits.    

“I am coaching day by day, getting ready, as a result of I do know my father would need me to remain in form and never cease coaching due to him,” Khabib stated.  

“Once I go to him I at all times inform him, ‘I am coaching each morning and night, I am in good condition’, and I see a smile seem on his face.

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“Coaching helps me do away with the stress, take my thoughts off every part.

“What am I coaching for? I’ve skilled all my life. As my dad at all times stated, ‘There’s at all times an enviornment for a well-prepared horse to carry out’.

“So, I believe I am going to return in autumn to defend my title.”

Khabib is extensively anticipated to return later this yr to defend his title in opposition to interim champion Justin Gaethje, who defeated Tony Ferguson of their showdown at UFC 249 to earn a shot on the undefeated Dagestani. 

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Talking concerning the coronavirus scenario in his Dagestani homeland, which had been described as particularly extreme, Khabib stated the worst was at the very least behind them.

“The height is behind us, I used to be affected by the height myself, my father is unwell, lots of my kin have been unwell, a few of them are not with us.  

“In fact, the scenario has stabilized, it is getting significantly better.

“However a month in the past it was a very powerful scenario, not only for Dagestan however for the world… and we weren’t ready for it.”

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