BJ Penn: Why I opted to pull out of UFC 132

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I hurt my shoulder before the Jon Fitch fight real bad, Penn said via his personal website on Friday. Of course pushing my shoulder really hard during the Jon Fitch fight hurt my shoulder even more.

As far as a timeline for his return, Penn speculates it would be at least a couple of months resting the shoulder, but he’s still happy to meet Fitch when they are both healthy again.

I need about 6 to 8 weeks to take it easy on my shoulder and rest, Penn said. I don’t know if Jon Fitch is ready we can do it soon or take a new opponent.

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