Shaquille O?Neal is omnipresent. You can find him anywhere and everywhere. The NBA legend has been found in game shows and dancing with Hollywood stars. So finding him attending one of his favorite sports isn?t a surprise. The Basketball legend was recently spotted in a BKFC event in Thailand where he clicked a picture with an MMA legend. The Big Aristotle looked sharp while enjoying the entire event.?
Shaq and his love for MMA is no secret. The basketball legend fought with former UFC Champion Forrest Griffin a few years ago. And now is seen hanging out with Rashad Evans in a Bare Knuckle FC event.
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Shaquille O?Neal at Bare Knuckle FC
The Los Angeles Lakers legend has been a huge fan of MMA for a very long time. The Big Aristotle claimed to start loving the sport in 1996. Shaq apparently saw Vitor Belfort beating up a fighter in 15 seconds and immediately fell in love with the sport.
Shaquille O?Neal also has good relations with Dana White, the President of the UFC. His interest in the sport goes beyond just being a spectator, as he has fought former UFC Champion, Forrest Griffin. The 7ft basketball legend fought him in the Octagon.
Shaq also once mentioned training hard for the Octagon back in 2000, with his friend John Burke. He claimed that he was in the best shape of his life at the time.?
From @bareknucklefc last weekend. Great seeing you @SHAQ pic.twitter.com/DBGI6QjX9t
— Rashad Evans (@SugaRashadEvans) December 7, 2022
Rashad Evans was snapped with the NBA legend at the Bare-knuckle FC event in Thailand. The MMA legend chose to leave the UFC back in 2018, but not without a legendary career. Evans had a legendary 14-fight undefeated streak in the UFC, following that his UFC career ended with 19-8. Evans proudly showed off a slim Shaq sticking close to him near the Octagon.?
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The Big Aristotle showed off his huge diamond chain, alongside his extremely healthy physique. Fans across the globe would love the legends together, as the two worlds collide.
Shaq?s interest in the world outside of basketball
Fans can find the legend everywhere. No sport has been devoid of Shaq?s presence and nobody?s complaining either. NASCAR tracks have also witnessed the 7-ft giant driving super fast cars on them.
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The NBA legend’s wonderful screen presence is the reason for his numerous Hollywood appearances. His impeccable crowd-pulling skills can be beneficial in the world of entertainment.