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Barboza: Kevin Lee Was Physically Stronger Than Khabib

June 29, 2026
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Edson Barboza has revealed that Kevin Lee, not Khabib Nurmagomedov, was the physically strongest opponent he ever faced. Barboza described Lee simply picking him up and slamming him to the mat, noting he couldn't defend on pure strength alone, while Khabib's dominance came from technical precision. Barboza also reflected on his loss to Justin Gaethje, explaining he failed to execute the game plan his team had prepared, and on his Khabib bout, saying he considers it a moral victory given he competed with an unhealed biceps and shoulder injuries and had only five weeks of preparation.

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