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I can’t recall any fighter in recent memory who’s gotten as much praise as Chuck Liddell has simply for getting in shape prior to UFC 115.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s impressive to see the brand new body he’s built for himself at age 40. At the same time, this is a pro athlete we’re talking about. Getting himself in good shape is part of the job requirements, and abs alone have never won a fight.
It’s tempting to think that there’s a fountain of youth to be found in the gym, but the question for Liddell is whether he can still take a shot and keep coming. There was a time when that was a given. More recently, it almost seems as if any clean shot will drop him.