GSP’s manager: Fight with Silva inevitable
A frequent topic that has come up when fans and analysts discuss St-Pierre’s continued dominance in the welterweight division is…
A frequent topic that has come up when fans and analysts discuss St-Pierre’s continued dominance in the welterweight division is that of motivation. Spencer is not worried about her client’s motivation at present, but admits that it could become more of an issue the longer his reign lasts. In that case, she echoed the sentiments of 99% of MMA fans when she suggested that a move up in weight may be inevitable for St-Pierre.
I think the Matt Serra experience taught him a lot, and I see that even when he is a heavy favorite there is no change in the routine, Spencer said. He takes everybody just as seriously. People get bored of him saying, ‘This is the toughest fight of my life’ in all of his interviews, but he really does believe that or he has to believe that to be motivated. In the future, I think there is a risk there, but I think there is enough discussion about him moving up in weight, and that would obviously create new challenges.
Specifically, fight fans have clamored to see a battle between St-Pierre and longtime UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva for years. While Spencer has no idea when the biggest superfight in the sport’s history will occur, she feels confident that it will eventually come to fruition.
I think it’s inevitable; I just think it’s a matter of when, Spencer said. When and if Georges decides to move up, it will be a permanent move and I think that is what’s difficult to ascertain regarding the timing of the move.
Georges St-Pierre
Finally, Spencer was asked about the nuances of putting a superfight between St-Pierre and Silva together from a personal business perspective. Although she admits that a loss by her client could diminish his value–as well as his claim to the title of world’s finest–she believes his opponent would risk much more in defeat.
There is actually more risk in my opinion to Anderson, Spencer said. If you look, for example, to BJ Penn vs. Georges, the popular opinion was that Georges would be too strong to BJ to handle and that extra size did make a difference in the fight. If Anderson were to win, there would always be that explanation. Conversely, if Anderson loses, he’s been beat by a smaller guy, so there’s a bigger risk from his end.
