In a recent interview, former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre talked training for fun, drug testing moves by UFC & much more.
GSP was asked a question about who was his inspiration growing up and he answered MMA legend Royce who inspired him to overcome the constant bullying that he was a victim of growing up:
Who were your early inspirations and heroes growing up?
In fighting, the one that inspired me was Royce Gracie. He was the reason why I started Mixed Martial Arts.
Growing up at school, I got bullied a lot. I was always a smaller and younger than the other guys that used to pick on
me, and seeing a guy like Royce who weighed 170 pounds, take on the giants, and very intimidating people, because they back in the day, they didn’t have any weight class, it made me feel like it was me fighting the bullies at school.I see Royce as an inspiration to me, and that’s why I like Royce so much.
What he did for this sport would never be done ever again he’s the greatest of all time, and everybody should respect that.
Check out this video of GSP and Royce Gracie rolling:
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