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Champion Quote by B. J. Penn

“It is not constantly in my head that I am…” quote by B. J. Penn — Download Open image

“It is not constantly in my head that I am a champion or a UFC fighter. I forget about that. It is very important to other people, and I am glad to have the support, but fighting is my passion. It is what I like to do.”

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