Dana White’s latest venture has MMA fans buzzing. The UFC boss is eyeing the boxing world, and one fighter is particularly excited. Alex Pereira, the UFC’s light heavyweight champ, is not just a fan of White’s plan; he is ready to be part of it. Pereira’s enthusiasm is palpable, like a kid who just found out Christmas came early.
Pereira gushed about White’s potential venture in a recent interview. He clearly visualized the possibilities for his boxing career. The Brazilian knockout artist has long harbored boxing ambitions. Now, it seems his dreams might become reality.
”Honestly, man, I feel very good about this. I like boxing, I wanted to fight in boxing, I’ve been saying for a while about this…Dana White made the announcement, to be honest, nothing was spoke, nothing was talk between us in the organization, but I feel that this partnership with Dana White will start with me,” said Pereira via Kevin Iole.
Dana White’s announcement caught many off guard, but not Alex Pereira. He has been itching to lace up boxing gloves for a while now. In fact, he’s already putting in work. Pereira recently sparred with Brazil’s top heavyweight boxer, flexing his versatility.
Alex Pereira has been backing up his words with action. He has been continuously releasing training footage, showing he’s serious about crossing over. For now, he will be focused on his upcoming fight against Khalil Rountree at UFC 307.
Alex Pereira Gets Green Light From Anthony Joshua To Box
‘Poatan’ has already conquered two combat sports, but apparently, that’s not enough. Now he’s eyeing the sweet science of boxing, and he’s got a pretty impressive cheerleader in his corner.
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Anthony Joshua, the former unified heavyweight boxing champ, has endorsed Pereira. ‘AJ’ took to X, suggesting that Alex Pereira, with his fists of stone, should put on the boxing gloves.
“Alex Pereira should make a boxing debut one day.”
Pereira, ever the humble warrior, seemed genuinely touched by Joshua’s words. He admitted it’s always been his dream to step into the boxing ring. But at 37, he’s not looking to start a whole new career. But if White enters the Boxing fray, Alex Pereira is just one call away.
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