Chuck Liddell waiting until 2010 to return, wants to let his brain heal

Published on: 6th July, 2009

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We all have waited for Chuck Liddell to make his decision whether to retire or continue fighting in the UFC. There was speculation and rumors that he would return to face off against Rich Franklin at UFC 103, but those rumors seem to be unlikely.

Now Liddell tells SportsIllustrated.com that he has not made a decision, but says he plans on sitting out “for at least a year or so, just to let my head rest.”

“I haven’t personally made a decision one way or the other.”

“Hopefully my brain can heal over time,” he continued. “The shot last fight is something that normally wouldn’t hurt me. I think I need at least some time off from getting hit. I’m going to take time off sparring then. I’ll train still. Still gonna roll. I’ll probably do a little more jiu-jitsu than normal because I like it. It’s fun.”

We have to be honest that we have noticed Liddell’s speech slur more over the course of the past few years. Maybe this decision to wait is for the best, no one wants to see “The Iceman” suffer from the same ailments that many of our Boxers from the past have sustained.

We will keep you posted as soon as we hear what Chuck’s decision is on his career.

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Fujita says:

July 6, 2009 at 3:39 am (Quote)

I agree, I’m happy to hear this.

If you know Chuck, tell him to eat high grade Lecathin, it’s a brain super food( has much good fat) & omega 3 & 6 fish oils. No more booze or drugs either pleez.

Get well Iceman.

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- hotmom says:
  
  January 8, 2010 at 3:02 pm (Quote)
  
  WOW CHUCK YOU MUST DONT HAVE wife,if not im gone be her today an say ive watched you over the yrs i love”yo game,plez stop its not that serious….lyfe
  
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Chiggs says:

July 6, 2009 at 9:09 am (Quote)

Damn if the Iceman turns out Like Ali, its gonna be one fucking shame..He’ has definetly showed signs of his reflex slowing as well as not being able to take a shot like he used, = nothing good unfort. He’s never been my all time favourite, but I am a fan and wouldnt wish to see anyone go out with being Punch Drunk. Heal up an get back at er if ya can!!!

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Rich Franklin to Possibly Headline UFC 103 Card in September | URDirt.com says:

July 6, 2009 at

[...] main event. However ‘The Iceman’ has decided to rest up and probably make a decision by April of 2010 to either continue to fight or call it a career, but Franklin remains a viable option to main event [...]

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Fujita says:

July 6, 2009 at 12:44 pm (Quote)

I used to realy dislike Chuck but now I really feel bad for him.

It’s his trainer’s fault IMO

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