After UFC 310, Anthony Smith is getting a lot of praise.
After losing to Dominick Reyes in the second round, Anthony said he might retire. He got emotional talking about his future, especially after his coach, Scott Morton, passed away recently.
Even if Anthony decides to stop fighting, Mike Tyson’s old trainer thinks he should be remembered for always fighting hard and never taking the easy way to win.
❤️🩹 Could have been the last time we see Anthony Smith in the octagon #UFC310 #UFC pic.twitter.com/CHGmAInEKU
— Delinquent MMA (@DelinquentMMA) December 8, 2024
Teddy Atlas Shares Thoughts on Anthony Smith’s Fight Career
Teddy Atlas, a famous boxing coach who helped train Mike Tyson when he was young, has worked with many champion fighters and is known for his deep knowledge of combat sports. Even though he’s best known for boxing, he’s a big fan of MMA too.
After UFC 310, Teddy talked about Anthony Smith, who Dana White suggested might be ready to retire. Teddy remembered Smith’s fight with Jon Jones, where Smith bravely continued fighting even after being hit with an illegal knee. Despite losing that fight and never getting another title shot, Teddy believes Anthony Smith should be respected for always doing things the right way in his 16-year MMA career. He shared this on Instagram, praising Smith for his heart and sportsmanship.
“He fought everyone & refused to win belt by DQ, but earned a Title a parent hopes for. Someone who teaches us that we can be more than we ever knew. #Lionheart.”
