Former lightweight champion Sean Sherk discussed his upcoming bout with current champ BJ Penn. Sherk feels that he's still the champ, even though he was stripped of his title for testing positive for elevated levels of testosterone, and has maintained his innocence even passing a lie detector test.
Sherk was very irked by Penn's post fight comments during his interview with Joe Rogan. "Sean, you're dead!" was the quote that Sherk decided to take personally, even though that's normal pre fight hype.
Penn has been very critical of his failed drug test and hasn't been bashful of his feelings about it. Sherk says he's using that as motivation for his training of the upcoming fight in May. That's where Sherk says Penn has made it personal. He states that he's never had animosity towards a fighter but given Penn's remarks about him, this time it's different.
Sherk says that when Penn said 'you're dead' it was a classless thing to do. That sort of stuff goes on before every fight so Sherk is completely overreacting. Even after he entered the octagon Penn did shake his hand and say, "Let's have a good fight".
However, the talking of his failed drug test should provide him with plenty of motivation. Look what 'spygate' did for the New England Patriots.
Either way, this fight should be great given Sherk's work ethic and BJ Penn's natural talent. Penn certainly won't wear Sherk out but can Sherk do anything against Penn except smother him? This fight can't happen soon enough.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Sherk Says to Penn; "Now It's Personal"
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3 comments:
I'm looking forward to this fight, too. I don't know how you all feel, but I hope BJ Penn beats Sherk's steroid filled ass!
You're absolutely right about that one. While Sherk is a hard worker, Penn's natural talent might be just too much for him. As long as penn comes in shape.
Hey Sherk!!!! Take the needle out of your ass and do some growing up. I don't think BJ Penn is actually going to hire a contract killer and put a hit out on you. Soon you'll be hiring round the clock bodyguards. Penn is going to take a little beating in this fight but his jiu jitsu is some of the best we've ever seen. He'll wait for Sherk to make a mistake and submit him with ease.
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