Kennedy vows to redeem himself
“I used to be younger once I stepped into the general public eye. I wasn’t ready for the scrutiny and stress that comes with it, but it surely does not exempt me,” the earlier UFC middleweight wrote. “I ought to have identified higher. Integrity will not be circumstantial and I didn’t help the requirements I declare to signify.
“To the navy and veteran communities, particularly those that have misplaced their combating employees and family members,” Kennedy added. “I am deeply sorry. I do know I’ve disenchanted lots of you. You had all of the rights to count on extra from me, and I did not reside as much as it.
“This apology will not be over. It is the start. I’m dedicated to rebuilding belief by means of sincere reflection, seen accountability and ongoing service to the group that misrepresented myself. I cannot converse of my service past what I’ve truly achieved.
“I perceive that phrases alone don’t heal disappointment or restore belief, and solely time and motion will accomplish that.
Thanks to everybody who took accountability to me. From this level on, we’ll do our greatest to honor that accountability. ”
Tim Kennedy final fought at UFC 206 in 2016. Highlights of his MMA profession embrace victory over Michael Bispin, Robbie Curler and Melvin Mann-Heev.
