Dricus du Plessis wants to be the GOAT ahead of Khamzat Chimaev clash
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Ahead of his UFC Middleweight title fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 on Saturday, Dricus du Plessis wants to be regarded as the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT).
That's no small claim, but it's in line with the high-level trash talk the South African engages in ahead of all his fights.
The fact is, this will be the third title defence fight for Du Plessis when he steps into the Octagon in Chicago, USA, on Saturday.
While Du Plessis realistically can't be regarded as the greatest middleweight fighter just yet, he acknowledges he needs to bag a few more high-profile victories.
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Du Plessis on Defeating the Best: 'It's About Who You Beat While You Were There'
'To be the greatest, it's not how many guys you beat or how long you were at the top; it's about who you beat while you were there,' said Du Plessis.
'I don't want to be the guy who held the belt and [beat] selected opponents. I want to fight the best of the best and that's what I've been doing.
'Every time you step in there, you're going to face the next most dangerous guy… once again, I'll show my improvements and why I am the champion.'
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