i don't get your assertion that 'surely retirement shouldn't be considered'. I am a fan of the guy but he is getting up there in years -- not everyone is Randy Couture who will be putting together game plans for his wheelchair matches in a few years, still.
if a heavily favored chuck loses to rashad i think that returement should be on the table. infact, i think retirement is already on the table. So should be a move up the HW which is what i personally support. a couple of super fights to go out on a bang with.
on the other hand, if he wins... a continued run back at the strap is in order. so i guess the theis of this comment is that is he wins: 'surely returement shouldn't be considered'
