Cain Velasquez content to never fight again: 'I have other interests now'
Cain Velasquez has expressed that he is content with not returning to fighting. He stated that he has other interests and that any potential comeback would require significant financial incentive. Velasquez, who last fought in 2019, has no desire to coach or engage in MMA again.
- ▪Cain Velasquez has no plans to return to fighting, stating he has other interests now.
- ▪He mentioned that any comeback would need to be financially worthwhile, which he doubts will happen.
- ▪Velasquez last fought in February 2019 and has since focused on other pursuits.
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