“Coach Dave Lovell Suggests Adesanya May Be Nearing Career Twilight, Paving Way for Edwards’ Potential Move Up”
Israel Adesanya has been cautioned about the emerging threat of Leon Edwards, the welterweight titleholder, as he prepares to face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305. Edwards’ coach, Dave Lovell, believes Adesanya may be nearing the end of his career, making a potential move up by Edwards more feasible.
Lovell expressed his reluctance to see Edwards face Adesanya due to their friendship but suggested that Edwards could face Du Plessis or Sean Strickland if he moves up to middleweight. Adesanya has significantly increased his size and strength during his time away from the Octagon, according to teammate Dan Hooker.
– Leon Edwards’ coach, Dave Lovell, believes Israel Adesanya may be nearing career twilight.
– Lovell suggests Edwards could move up to middleweight and face Du Plessis or Sean Strickland.
– Adesanya has increased his size and strength during his time away from the Octagon.
– A potential matchup between Adesanya and Edwards seems unlikely due to their friendship.
– The middleweight division’s landscape is evolving, with Edwards’ potential move up adding intrigue.
