Former Kickboxing superstar Jerome Le Banner had the opportunity to give his support to Benoit Saint-Denis after his defeat by KO against Dustin Poirier last March during theUFC 299.
Guest on TV show MMA Chill & Fight #1 broadcast on the Sport channel in France, (broadcast several months ago already) The Banner admitted that he found himself in BSD. For those who know JLB’s career, the French heavyweight, who was a true living legend in Japan at the time of the K‑1 World GP, also had this go-getter temperament.
“Even if you fall 99 times, you’re going to get up 100 times, buddy. Yes, I find myself in him. (…) I think he will have the crown. It’s going to be difficult because in France, there is a small problem. It’s going to be a little difficult, but I think that with him, nothing is impossible. He has a mind of steel. ”
Here is the replay of the show. The passage where JLB mentions that the Saint-Denis route is at 30:00.
Saint-Denis has not fought since. Several rumors assure that the lightweight will be present to fight at theUFC Paris 3 which will be held on Saturday September 28 at the Accor Arena.
Two names have been mentioned to be his opponent, the Brazilian Charles Oliveira and the Englishman Dan Hooker.
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