Caio Borralho Claims to Have Heard "some Whispers" About Khamzat Chimaev's Potential Retirement After UFC 319 Fight
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UFC middleweight contender Caio Borralho believes Khamzat Chimaev will retire after UFC 319. Chimaev is set to challenge Dricus Du Plessis for the middleweight title in the main event of UFC 319 on August 16 in Chicago. Heading into the fight, Chimaev is the -188 favorite on FanDuel to become the new champion. If Chimaev defeats Du Plessis and becomes the new champion, Borralho says he’s heard that ‘Borz’ will retire from the sport. “I’ve heard …
Khamzat Chimaev Retirement Rumors Intensify Ahead of UFC 319 Title Fight
UFC 319 might mark the potential end of Khamzat Chimaev's fighting career, as the rising star battles numerous health issues ahead of his title fight against Dricus Du Plessis on August 16, 2025, in Chicago.Speculation mounts, fueled by whispers from fellow contender Caio Borralho, suggesting that a victory could lead Chimaev, already financially secure, to hang up his gloves for good, reflecting the intense pressure he faces from his home count…
Bye-bye Borz? Ailing Khamzat ‘gonna retire’ after UFC 319 title win, deal with recurring ‘health problems’
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC It’s what mommy would have wanted. UFC 319 might be the last time we see Khamzat Chimaev compete. That’s because “Borz” is suffering from too many “health problems” ahead of his Dricus Du Plessis title fight, booked for Sat., Aug. 16, 2025 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. In addition, the former welterweight is facing mounting pressure from his country and has enough money to live comfortably. That’s accordin…
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