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Athletes Who Were Better Than They Looked — Suga Snake Takes

Athletes Who Were Better Than They Looked — Suga Snake Takes

Jake Plummer and Rashad Evans dive into the topic of "judging a book by its cover" through sharing stories from their athletic careers. Jake recalls being underestimated on the basketball court as a scrawny teenager, only to surprise players with his sharp shooting abilities once given the chance.

Rashad shares a humbling tale of getting bested during a sparring match with female fighter Holly Holm early in his UFC career. Their stories illustrate how easy it is to draw conclusions about someone's abilities based on superficial factors like appearance.

Both former pro athletes also recount times when they wrongly underestimated an opponent based on looks alone. Their misjudgments taught them you can't truly know someone's capabilities until you face them in competition.