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Edson Barboza: Kevin Lee Was Physically Stronger Than Khabib

June 29, 2026
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Edson Barboza: Kevin Lee Was Physically Stronger Than Khabib
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Edson Barboza has revealed that Kevin Lee, not Khabib Nurmagomedov, was the physically strongest opponent of his career. Barboza explained that Khabib won through superior technique — always anticipating his movements — while Lee simply lifted him off the ground and slammed him. Barboza also reflected on his loss to Justin Gaethje, saying it came down to a punch he never saw rather than Gaethje being the hardest hitter he has faced, and noted he entered his fight with Khabib with only five weeks' preparation following shoulder surgery.

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