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Barboza: Kevin Lee Was Physically Stronger Than Khabib

June 29, 2026
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Barboza: Kevin Lee Was Physically Stronger Than Khabib
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Edson Barboza revealed that Kevin Lee, not Khabib Nurmagomedov, was the physically strongest opponent he ever faced, recalling that Lee simply lifted him off the ground and slammed him despite Barboza believing he could not be taken down. Barboza said Khabib won through superior technique rather than raw strength, always staying a step ahead on the mat. He also discussed his loss to Justin Gaethee, explaining he failed to follow the game plan by drifting left into an overhand right he never saw coming.

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