Anderson Silva’s position in mixed martial arts is, not for the first time, uncertain.
The man once considered by many the unarguable ‘G.O.A.T.’ has been out of the spotlight since failing an out of competition USADA test on November 25. His second such infraction, Silva and his team continue to claim his innocence, with his coach on record as believing it was a tainted supplement that caused the failure.
However, proclamations of innocence or not, there’s an air of fan apathy towards the former middleweight champion. Whether that’s because this is his second failure, or if it’s because Silva’s best days are behind him is uncertain, but there’s no denying the Brazilian no longer commands the respect he once did.
That being said, he clearly doesn’t feel like bowing out quietly. Today, Silva took to his social media to say he is still in training, and still plans on returning to active competition. Although the fact his case with USADA ongoing means that date is far from certain, a defiant Silva says the only one who will tell him he’s done in fighting is God.
“Everything I’ve been through, everything I’ve built with willpower, determination and great honor. I had the privilege of putting the coat of my heart team, in a way, to give a world title to him and especially to my people,” Silva wrote in an Instagram post. I’ just have to thank you all for everything, I say from my heart, I love you all who are always giving me strength. Kiss! I really love you, strength and honor to all, regardless of team, color, race, religion and sexual choice, we are all brothers. Thank you, my people!
“You can be sure it’s not over yet. My love and my passion for the fight are here, firm and strong. The fight continues, I will stop when GOD thinks I can not do it anymore. So who is my fan, can be sure, that soon I’m back, to the joy of those who cheer for me and to the sadness of those who don’t kkkkkk kiss.”
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