• If I was mentoring a young fighter, I'd tell him to spend more time on boxing. That doesn't mean I would ignore kickboxing - you still need to learn the defenses - but in stand-up, it's hard to beat good, solid boxing.

    Chael Sonnen: If I was mentoring a young fighter, I'd tell him to spend more time on boxing.  That doesn't mean I would ignore kickboxing - you still need to learn the defenses - but in stand-up, it's hard to beat good, solid boxing.
    "Learn 3 Grappling Techniques From UFC Star Chael Sonnen". Interview with Lito Angeles, blackbeltmag.com. October 11, 2011.