UFC welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley claims that he would knock out the legendary Georges St-Pierre in the Octagon.
Buckley’s recent performances in the welterweight division have been uber impressive with four victories in as many fights, including a recent win over Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC St. Louis earlier this month.
As Buckley continues to ascend the welterweight rankings, his confidence remains at an all-time high. In fact, he’s so confident that he thinks he would clean the clock of the greatest welterweight of all time in a potential fight.
Buckley recently asserted in a tweet that if he and St-Pierre were to compete in their prime years, he would secure a knockout victory.
“NGL, if me and GSP fought at the same age (30), I’d knock out the GOAT, TBH,” Buckley said.
NGL if me and Gsp fought at the same age( 30 ) I’d knockout the goat 🐐 TBH https://t.co/ikXSpGAfHy
— Joaquin New Mansa Buckley (@Newmansa94) May 25, 2024
Buckley’s recent bold statements have caused a stir, particularly upsetting Daniel Cormier, who responded with strong language on social media.
St-Pierre, regarded as the greatest UFC welterweights and fighters of all time, is yet to respond to Buckley’s claims.
The former welterweight champion, who retired after a victorious fight against Michael Bisping at UFC 217, ended his career with numerous records, including 12 welterweight title fight wins and a 13-fight winning streak. Buckley is yet to reach the same heights.
Who do you think would win a potential fight between Joaquin Buckley and Georges St-Pierre?