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Merab Dvalishvili's Stamina Draws Mayweather Comparisons

1/28/2025

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UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili's remarkable stamina has earned him comparisons to boxing icon Floyd Mayweather. Coach Firas Zahabi asserts that Dvalishvili's endurance is a genetic gift, evident in his impressive title defense against Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311. Zahabi stresses that this level of cardio is irreplaceable, underscoring the role of genetics in sports excellence.

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UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili's remarkable stamina has earned him comparisons to boxing icon Floyd Mayweather. Coach Firas Zahabi asserts that Dvalishvili's endurance is a genetic gift, evident in his impressive title defense against Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311. Zahabi stresses that this level of cardio is irreplaceable, underscoring the role of genetics in sports excellence.