Is it possible that some people simply don't have what it takes to go five rounds, or does BJ just not train his conditioning hard enough?
Not a slam on Penn, it's a serious question.
What conditioning?
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Unless he has a medical condition, its VERY likely he just isn't training hard enough or well enough prepared.
He said in countdown that he doesnt like to train traditionally ?
I think thats one of the advantages of being the champ. Hughes has trained for 5 rds and has probably got that down to a science. Its hard for a guy to change the way he trains for 1 fight, adjusting for an extra 10 min. against the best.
"Is it possible that some people simply don't have what it takes to go five rounds, or does BJ just not train his conditioning hard enough?"
The real problem goes beyond conditioning. Someone like Hughes has more dedication, determination and mental toughness than BJ ever will, and in the end that's why he won.
he gassed in the 3rd round. conditioning for a 5 round fight is a non-issue.