It looks as if Fedor Emelianenko’s last MMA fight might not be his last MMA fight according to Roy Jones Jr. Emelianenko is looking to put an end to his illustrious MMA career with a win over former UFC light heavyweight Ryan Bader at Bellator 290. However, the legendary boxer wants to add yet another chapter in his career, only this time in MMA.
Jones Jr. is a former four-weight world champion in boxing and considered one of the fastest fighters of his era. Despite having limited experience in MMA, he believes that he can step into the cage and challenge Emelianenko. In a recent statement, Jones spoke about the possibility of a matchup between the two legends about their respective sports. Moreover, Emelianenko is a legend in MMA. He was such a big name that there was a debate once over who is better: him or Miocic.
Emelianenko is focusing on his upcoming bout against Bader. Although, he may have a new challenge on the horizon if Jones Jr. gets his way. The 46-year-old MMA veteran is looking to close out his career with a win. However, the allure of a bout with Jones Jr. may be too much for him to resist. Regardless of what happens, the mere possibility of this matchup has fans of both MMA and boxing excited for what could be a historic showdown.
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Roy Jones Jr. with a sucker punch statement
Jones Jr has always been known for his love for a good challenge and he sees Fedor Emelianenko as just that. Jones Jr has made a name for himself as one of the greatest boxers of all time and now he wants to test his skills in the world of MMA. He believes that a fight with Fedor Emelianenko would be the ultimate test of his abilities and he is eager to see how he would fare against one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time.
He said, “Yes, such a fight is possible as an exhibition. We have already somehow negotiated on this subject, but they have not been confirmed.”
The fight between Jones Jr and Fedor Emelianenko is one that would undoubtedly be a huge event and would generate a lot of interest from fans all over the world. If the fight does go through, it would be a huge test for both fighters and it would provide fans with an exciting and unforgettable experience. Both Jones Jr and Fedor Emelianenko are legends in their respective sports and a fight between the two of them would be a once in a lifetime opportunity for fans to witness.
Back When Dana White shut down the idea of Jones Jr in MMA
Dana White’s stance on the potential fight between Jones Jr and Anderson Silva caused a lot of disappointment among fans. These two legends of their respective sports have a huge fan following and the idea of them facing each other in the octagon was an exciting one. However, Dana White’s decision not to entertain the idea of this fight left fans wondering why.
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As reported by ‘Bleacher Report’, Dana White said, “It makes no sense to me. I don’t know why (Silva wants it). It’s like these guys, when they grew up, they had their heroes or whatever their deal is, it’s something they want to do or accomplish. This is something Anderson wants to do.”
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Many fans saw the potential fight between Jones Jr and Anderson Silva as a way for both fighters to test their skills against each other and see how they would fare in the world of MMA. Do you think Jones Jr. might finally get the opportunity to try his hands in MMA? Let us know in the comments below.
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