Georges St-Pierre is unequivocally one of the most exceptional mixed martial artists in history. In the eyes of many pundits, he is the de facto Greatest of All Time (GOAT) – with Jon Jones being the sole contender worthy of consideration in this particular debate.
Since his retirement, fans and media alike have had ample opportunity to reminisce about St-Pierre’s illustrious career, which was undoubtedly marked by numerous highlights. Although his tenure was not without its setbacks, St-Pierre’s resilience and determination ultimately prevailed.
One notable blip on his otherwise stellar record was his shocking upset loss to Matt Serra. While he ultimately avenged that defeat in their rematch, the initial loss continued to haunt him for a considerable period, as he recently revealed in a candid conversation with Serra himself.
St-Pierre Recounts His Unconventional Approach to Overcoming Serra-Related Anxiety
In a recent conversation with his erstwhile rival, Matt Serra, Georges St-Pierre revealed the unorthodox method he employed to overcome the mental anguish that had been plaguing him. ‘You were haunting my mind,’ the Canadian confessed to Serra.
St-Pierre’s sports psychologist had astutely observed that he was carrying an emotional burden, which was metaphorically equivalent to carrying a heavy load of bricks. To drive this point home, the psychologist had inscribed Serra’s name on a brick and instructed St-Pierre to carry it in his training bag.
‘I lugged that brick around for weeks on end,’ St-Pierre recalled. ‘It became increasingly cumbersome, particularly when I had to navigate the stairs at Tristar. I felt ridiculous, to be honest.’ Despite his protests, St-Pierre’s psychologist remained resolute, insisting that he continue to carry the brick.
It wasn’t until St-Pierre had reached a state of utter exhaustion that his psychologist finally relented, permitting him to discard the brick. In a symbolic gesture, St-Pierre hurled the brick into a nearby river, an action that had a profound psychological impact on him. ‘It was a surreal experience, but it brought me a sense of relief,’ he reflected.
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