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Serra: ‘Hughes is taking Renzo too lightly’
Cagewriter asked Hughes at Strikeforce: Miami about why he took the Gracie fight. He joked, “’cause he’s older than I…
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Cagewriter asked Hughes at Strikeforce: Miami about why he took the Gracie fight. He joked, “’cause he’s older than I am to be honest.”
Serra was surprised by that answer.
“Maybe he’s joking around that guy. He’s doing that thinking Renzo’s an easy fight. He’s in for a rude awakening.”
When asked about a rematch down the road, Serra said he doubts it’ll happen and that Hughes wouldn’t want it. If Hughes gets by the 42-year-old Gracie, let’s hope there’s a push for Hughes-Serra II.
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