UFC veteran Khabib Nurmagomedov I could try my hand at politics, a State Duma deputy told RB Sport Svetlana Zhurova .
– Sooner or later, everyone will be able to try their hand at politics, including Khabib. Yes, after leaving MMA he could become an MP, another question is whether he needs it? It all depends on the person’s desire and future plans. Politics is not at all a simple matter, not all public persons want to devote themselves to this profession, participate in the election campaign, attend committee meetings, etc.
Previously, a famous athlete did not need to engage in social activities in order to become a politician and enter the State Duma. This is no longer the case. We have to work hard and hard to help people. The most important thing is the willingness of a person to devote all his time and interest to this area. First, you have to want it yourself.
I don’t know Khabib well enough to understand if he wants to get into politics. But I know that he is a principled person who will make decisions himself and will not listen to those who offer him something. He will think 250 times before making a decision, so it will be difficult to convince him to go into politics without his will. In general, the appearance of Khabib in politics is quite possible, but it all depends on his desire and will,” Zhurova said.
Nurmagomedov became UFC lightweight champion in April 2018 and officially retired in March 2021.
Source : MatchTV
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