Losing to Frankie Edgar by UD may not have been the best way to kick off a tour for BJ Penn’s new book “Why I Fight”, but considering the former champion’s legacy, world class abilities and gift for sometimes controversial gab, we’re thinking the recent loss won’t set sales back very much (although with a rematch likely upcoming, that could make for some nice ‘new edition’ material no?)
With all the post UFC 112 drama focused on Anderson Silva’s ‘mostly flair and little fight’ antics, the fact that apparently the UFC and Dana White aren’t too thrilled with Penn’s new book, is flying under the radar a little bit. According to a report from Sport’s Illustrated’s Josh Gross, not only is White saying that the book is full with “lies”, the UFC has allegedly informed the book’s co-author and UFC freelance contributor, David Weintraub, that his services will no longer be utilized (White reportedly said Penn claimed he didn’t write or read the book…huh…). Here’s a quote from Weintraub regarding the reception “Why I Fight” has received from the UFC.
“I never thought for a second that the book would be received by the UFC in a way they wouldn’t want to promote it or help B.J. I never thought it would be like that,”
Well, we haven’t read the book yet, so clearly we can’t vouch for what the source of contention is, but anyone who has followed BJ’s career knows that his relationship with Zuffa hasn’t always been BFF. To read the entire article head here.