UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has explained how he never discussed possible comeback opportunities, or even his final fight, with his mother after she made him retire from MMA in 2020.
There have been a number of fighters in boxing and MMA who have announced their "retirement", only to later return having earned more money from their promoters. But despite a number of big offers from UFC boss Dana White and even a $100million deal tabled by Floyd Mayweather, Nurmagomedov was never planning to make a comeback.
He is frequently asked about a return to fighting, but insists that he will honour his mother's wishes and stay retired. Nowadays, the Russian corners his teammates, but insists that he isn't keen to make the full-time transition into coaching as his father did during his career.
