Stipe Miocic Denies That Focus Has Waned Since Winning UFC Heavyweight Title

It makes sense that Stipe Miocic’s title-winning victory over Fabricio Werdum in May would spawn a lengthy goodwill victory tour.After all, Miocic is a native of Cleveland, a championship-starved city that went approximately a half-century without hoisting a trophy or title or any kind. When Miocic’s knockout of Werdum preceded the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Finals upset of the Golden State Warriors, it was only natural that a celebration would ensue. However, Alistair Overeem, Miocic’s opponent in the UFC 203 headliner on Saturday, recently questioned whether the newly-minted champion is as motivated as he previously was. “It’s all about whether he can stay focused,” Overeem told assembled media. “If you’re doing the appearances and the pool parties – because yes, we have seen Stipe at several of them. Not one, but several. “He’s enjoying the life, and that’s not a bad thing. But know somebody’s coming and somebody’s going to take that belt, and he’s not going to enjoy life.” At a press conference on Thursday, Miocic denied that …

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