about 2 months ago

Aljamain Sterling Says Defeat Could Have Forced Retirement Talk

Sterling revealed just how much was riding on his win over Youssef Zalal, admitting a loss might have pushed him toward retirement. “If I can’t compete, then I don’t want to do this anymore,” he said, explaining he had to be honest with himself. The victory kept his career moving, but his comments showed how close he felt to a crossroads.

By Afnan Chougle

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