Du Plessis says Chimaev uses weight cut as excuse for Strickland loss

Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has commented on Khamzat Chimaev's weight cut struggles, suggesting that Chimaev is using the difficult cut as an excuse for his loss to Sean Strickland. Du Plessis stated that he himself has cut more weight in the past and believes discipline is the key to managing weight cuts effectively. Looking at du Plessis' frame, the champion implies his own experience supports this view. The comments add fuel to ongoing discussions about Chimaev's future in the middleweight division and whether weight management has hindered his performance. No further context about upcoming fights between these fighters was provided.