Reflecting on the peculiarity of a father’s love, former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya recently sat down with Joe Rogan, and highlighted how a father can play a pivotal role in an individual’s life. To do so, Izzy cited the examples of ‘The Eagle’ and the ‘GOAT’ of NBA, Michael Jordan.
Speaking to the UFC commentator on his super popular JRE podcast, the former middleweight champion, Adesanya said,
“Guys like Khabib (Nurmagomedov) you know, rest in peace to his pops. He had him in his corner, Michael Jordan, he had his dad in his corner you know on the court. My dad is in my corner but that’s on the stuff that really matters outside the cage and life.”
Izzy also paid his respects to Abdulmanap who inculcated the habits of a champion in Khabib, who then not only went on to win world titles and remain undefeated (29-0) but now uses that knowledge to train others like him. As a matter of fact, if one thinks about closely, the Nurmagomedov family is the closest MMA has ever come to a royal family.
And even though it’s still rather young, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov love for Khabib and the sport has essentially started an institution that promises to deliver world champions every summer.
‘The Last Stylbender’ also praised how Jordan’s dad was in his corner during his matches as an emotional support. Reflecting on the same, he he thanked his own dad for taking care of everything outside the ring.
The Nigerian-born Kiwi even started a new business all credits to his old man’s wise advice – “Adesanya Close.”
‘Adesanya Close’- Izzy’s new family business
Earlier, this year in March, Adesanya launched his own real estate company. An investment intended to safeguard his future after leaving the UFC, something his father Oluwafemi Adesanya manages.
Despite repeated suggestions in the past, Izzy during his initial days as a fighter never really cared about the future, spending his earnings lavishly.
Fortunately, the fighter finally listened to Adesanya Sr. In a YouTube video uploaded to his channel, Izzy thanked his father for organizing and growing the entire company. He also dropped an IG post the project’s kick-off and revealed it was a decision he made with close assistance from his father.
“The Adesanya family tree has strong roots and delicious fruits. We go chop life until the end of time, AMEN‼”
“The good boy that he is…” .
The Adesanya family tree has strong roots and delicious fruits. We go chop life until the end of time, AMEN‼️‼️ pic.twitter.com/73AmFiBltA— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) March 21, 2024
With his old man keeping his close watch, managing the business Adesanya can now focus on the other good things in life, things that he has literally fought to win.
