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

Dricus du Plessis has criticized Khamzat Chimaev's weight cut complaints following his loss to Sean Strickland, suggesting the Chechen fighter is making excuses. The South African middleweight champion stated that the weight cut wasn't that severe and that fighters need to be more disciplined to manage the process better. Du Plessis claimed from personal experience that he has cut more weight himself and that proper discipline makes weight cutting easier. The comments add to ongoing discussion about Chimaev's middleweight debut performance and the factors that may have affected his showing against Strickland. Du Plessis's physical frame lends some credibility to his claim about having experienced larger weight cuts.