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READER QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Should B.J. Penn move to Welterweight? Which fights intrigue you most?
Mar 16, 2010 - 1:07:26 PM
B.J. Penn says he'd consider a move to Welterweight, while qualifying it with comments that beating Frankie Edgar is his top concern.
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Should B.J. Penn move to Welterweight, assuming he beats Edgar? And if so, which fights are you most interested in seeing?
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Jaydumops
17 Mar 2010, 12:55
I think if he beats Edgar he should move up. It's true he was beaten by GSP
two times already, but the last time he fought his training and stamina
weren't at their best. And if he's able to adapt the weight change to his
training now, I think he can do it. He has the skills and the strength to
fight at welterweight now. His problem was always not being able to last
against these bigger fighters like GSP and Hughes. But like I said, with
this new training regiment and strength conditioning coach I now think he
will be able get far in the welterweight division. He's beaten Hughes, and
gave GSP and good fight the first time around. Add some great stamina into
there, and you have a new Welterweight contender or Champion.
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