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Javier Mendez Sees More Options For Justin Gaethje To Win Than Michael Chandler

Gaethje ChandlerAmerican Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez is leaning towards Justin Gaethje at UFC 268. Gaethje returns to action for the first time in over a year when he faces Chandler at UFC 268 which takes place November 6 in Madison Square Garden, New York. Just about everyone is expecting a knockout within the first […]

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American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez is leaning towards Justin Gaethje at UFC 268.

Gaethje returns to action for the first time in over a year when he faces Chandler at UFC 268 which takes place November 6 in Madison Square Garden, New York.

Just about everyone is expecting a knockout within the first five minutes as both fighters carry heavy power.

Mendez, however, believes Gaethje has more tools in his toolbox which should see “The Highlight” come out on top and return to the win column.

In particular, Mendez mentioned Gaethje’s leg kicking ability.

“Chandler’s a hell of a fighter. He’s got good speed, good power,” Mendez said on Mike Swick’s podcast (via Middle Easy). “Gaethje’s got a bigger chin and he’s fantastic at those low calf kicks. I don’t think Michael is as proficient with those leg kicks, just as I warned Khabib.

“… I don’t think Michael is going to be able to stop him on those calf kicks. Even if you practice them, he’s so good at them that even Khabib couldn’t really stop those calf kicks from coming in. He went through him because Khabib is just mentally tough.”

Whether Chandler can get through them as well remains to be seen. But in the end, Mendez simply feels Gaethje has more pathways to victory than Chandler.

“Justin Gaethje is going to be a handful for Michael but anything can happen. Michael’s got the power, the speed, they’ve both got good wrestling,” Mendez added. “I think the stronger chin is definitely Gaethje, I think the stronger kicker is definitely Gaethje and I think they match up well as far as power. … I think Gaethje has more options to win.”

Do you agree?

Jake Paul Has ‘So Many Advantages’ Over Conor McGregor – Javier Mendez

Jake PaulKhabib Nurmagomedov’s long-time coach, Javier Mendez appears to be backing Jake Paul to beat Conor McGregor if they ever face-off inside the squared circle. The YouTuber has been carving out a lucrative boxing career for himself as of late. Paul is currently 4-0 as a professional and holds two big wins over former MMA champions […]

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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s long-time coach, Javier Mendez appears to be backing Jake Paul to beat Conor McGregor if they ever face-off inside the squared circle.

The YouTuber has been carving out a lucrative boxing career for himself as of late. Paul is currently 4-0 as a professional and holds two big wins over former MMA champions Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley.

Paul has been relentlessly calling out McGregor for more than a year now who has distanced himself from the trash talk without totally ruling out the possibility of fighting the internet celebrity down the line.

Some believe a fight with McGregor would be a step too far for the combat sports newcomer. Mendez disagrees with those people and says Paul would enter a ‘Notorious’ fight with several big advantages.

“Jake has got so many advantages on Conor,” Mendez told Betway. “Size being one of the big major ones, and the fact that he’s been boxing for three plus years with really good boxing professionals that know what they’re doing. So no, he shouldn’t have to fear Conor whatsoever. 

“Instead, he has to fear people like Canelo,” Mendez added. “He would just smash him in one round, it would be embarrassing. He hasn’t got a chance against those kinds of guys, he really should stay away from him – but against Conor, absolutely he has a chance. Looking at the two, Jake’s got big advantages in size and power. Yes, he doesn’t have fight experience, but he’s been strictly just boxing for a long time now. Conor’s not been strictly boxing.”

The American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) Head Coach was full of praise for the divisive Paul Brothers who are currently taking the boxing world by storm.

“The Paul brothers are extremely likeable entertainers or extremely hateable entertainers, depending on your viewpoint,” Mendez said. They cross both fields. People love them, people hate them but people want to watch them, so I applaud them for what they’re doing. I respect their abilities but they’re not true boxers. They’re legit boxers but they’re not high level. They’re not high level at all, they’re beginners. For beginners to do what they do, that’s amazing and I applaud them for that because it takes special people to get that kind of attention.  

“Whether it’s great for the sport, I‘d have to say majority yes because look at Jake Paul’s PPV numbers,” Mendez concluded. “How can a guy box another guy that’s never boxed and get that kind of attention? I’d be fooling myself to say nobody’s interested because of the really good numbers. One of the highest numbers of all time on PPV so, you know when you get over a million, that’s pretty high so I say kudos to them. They’re doing a great job.”   

Do you agree with Javier Mendez? Does Jake Paul have a genuine shot at beating Conor McGregor in a boxing match?

Khabib’s Coach Gives An Advantage To Jake Paul Over Conor McGregor

World-famous trainer Javier Mendez knows that Jake Paul could beat Conor McGregor in a boxing match. Javier Mendez has been through a lot in combat sports. He is a world-renowned trainer who has worked with the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Daniel Cormier, and Cain Velasquez. He is a man who knows when a fighter has […]

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World-famous trainer Javier Mendez knows that Jake Paul could beat Conor McGregor in a boxing match.

Javier Mendez has been through a lot in combat sports. He is a world-renowned trainer who has worked with the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Daniel Cormier, and Cain Velasquez. He is a man who knows when a fighter has what it takes to win and he is taking his pick in the potential boxing match between Jake Paul and Conor McGregor.

“Jake has got so many advantages on Conor. Size being one of the big major ones, and the fact that he’s been boxing for three-plus years with really good boxing professionals that know what they’re doing,” Mendez explained to Betway Insider. “So no, he shouldn’t have to fear Conor whatsoever.”

Being the coach of Nurmagomedov, Mendez would be the man to have some insight on McGregor. The rivalry between Nurmagomedov and McGregor was a fierce one, and it has continued long after the two fought each other. Having seen McGregor fight in person and most likely watching tape in preparation gives Mendez a unique perspective into his style.

Mendez has been privy to training footage of Paul, complements of his boxing trainers. Mendez is high on Paul and impressed with his skills so far. He does, however, see a spot that Paul should focus on.

“Instead, he has to fear people like Canelo. He would just smash him in one round, it would be embarrassing,” Mendez said. “He hasn’t got a chance against those kinds of guys, he really should stay away from him – but against Conor, absolutely he has a chance. Looking at the two, Jake’s got big advantages in size and power. Yes, he doesn’t have fight experience but he’s been strictly just boxing for a long time now. Conor’s not been strictly boxing.”

There is no official bout or even a hint of a bout between Paul and McGregor at this point but both sides have shown interest. McGregor is out for the foreseeable future dealing with his leg injury, while Paul is still in search of his next fight. Paul continues to try and entice McGregor back into the squared circle, and if money really talks, it could be a possibility in the future.

Do you think Jake Paul could beat Conor McGregor in a boxing match?

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Coach Mendez Tells A Story Of Islam Makhachev Throwing Luke Rockhold

Coach Javier Mendez revealed a time when Islam Makhachev got the better of Luke Rockhold in a wrestling session. In a recent interview with Real Quick with Mike Swick podcast, head coach of American Kickboxing Academy (AKA), Mendez confessed that durin…

Coach Javier Mendez revealed a time when Islam Makhachev got the better of Luke Rockhold in a wrestling session. In a recent interview with Real Quick with Mike Swick podcast, head coach of American Kickboxing Academy (AKA), Mendez confessed that during a wrestling session between a middleweight Rockhold and lightweight Makhachev, the latter had the […]

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Javier Mendez Expects Imminent Verbal Attack from Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor Javier MendezAmerican Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez and UFC star Conor McGregor are on the opposite ends of the spectrum of recent events. Mendez is the longtime coach of former UFC champions Daniel Cormier and Khabib Nurmagomedov, while McGregor has viciously attacked both of them in recent weeks. It’s safe to say that Mendez is […]

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American Kickboxing Academy head coach Javier Mendez and UFC star Conor McGregor are on the opposite ends of the spectrum of recent events. Mendez is the longtime coach of former UFC champions Daniel Cormier and Khabib Nurmagomedov, while McGregor has viciously attacked both of them in recent weeks.

It’s safe to say that Mendez is not a fan of McGregor’s recent antics on social media. McGregor took a shot at Nurmagomedov’s deceased father in a since-deleted tweet, and made fun of Cormier’s weight, and mocked him for a recently intoxicated media availability prior to a UFC event.

Mendez has since responded to McGregor’s recent harsh comments on Twitter, which all began during the lead-up to his last fight against Dustin Poirier.

“Let’s face it, I had some choice words for him (Conor McGregor) that were way worse than DC” Mendez said during a recent episode of his podcast. “But I’m the lowly coach, so I’m not as important. At one point he’s going to come after me, and rightfully so. He has some shots coming at me because I fired some at him.”

“I never really fired at him. And now, I have. So, it’s only fair that he could fire back at me. And I accept. Whatever he comes at me, he comes at me with. He’ll do his research, but he’s not gonna have very much. I don’t really have much to come at me. He will come after me.”

Mendez’s comments come after weeks of bizarre outbursts from McGregor, primarily on Instagram and Twitter. Leading up to his fight with Poirier, McGregor attacked his wife and threatened to kill him in the octagon at UFC 264, a fight he would go on to lose via doctor’s stoppage.

Mendez is well-known for developing some of the greatest martial artists on the planet, including Cormier and Nurmagomedov. Mendez currently trains up-and-coming stars such as Islam Makhachev and Usman Nurmagomedov, two of the biggest names in the UFC and Bellator.

It seems like only a matter of time until McGregor unleashes another tirade on social media, and it seems like Mendez may be one of the top options for a potential target.

What are your thoughts on Javier Mendez‘s comments regarding Conor McGregor?