Michael Jai White – the name is synonymous with MMA greatness. But do you know that the revered Hollywood icon and MMA artist once trained under a legendary MMA icon? Guess who? Well, it’s none other than one of the world’s best-known kickboxers and karateka, Bill ‘Superfoot’ Wallace.
What’s more – White has been reminiscing about his teenage days when he was under ‘Superfoot’s tutelage for some time. In one of his interviews with djvlad, he shed light on how he met the MMA legend, who was the undefeated Middleweight champ back then. He recently paid tribute to his master, sharing a picture of his training days from the time. His message was well-received by fans and followers, who poured in with their admiration and support for the Hollywood actor.
In a recent tweet by the Never Back Down 2 actor, he revealed that he was just 17 years old – when he first sparred with Wallace. But wait – there’s more to the surprise. White also disclosed that he was, in fact, one of the renowned Karateka’s prodigious students who earned a black belt under his tutelage.
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Fans are in awe after Hollywood MMA icon Michael Jai White shares an intriguing confession about training with ‘Superfoot’
Replying to one of his fan’s questions, he shared a picture from a training session of the duo. The tweet sparked a frenzy among the Hollywood actor’s fanbase. Many enthusiastic followers of the MMA veteran flocked in with their comments and shock at the revelation. Here are some of the most heartfelt fan reactions that stood out.
Yes. I was 17 when I first sparred Bill Wallace. I’m one of his black belts. https://t.co/P2NgrGw8pD pic.twitter.com/0jxiJFbVbs
— Michael Jai White (@MichaelJaiWhite) July 31, 2023
Fans were in awe of Michael Jai White’s revelation and couldn’t help but express their amazement. One fan summed it up perfectly, saying,
Awesome! He must have been a helluva teacher.
— Ticklante ❌ (@FTKL) July 31, 2023
More and more fans proudly acknowledged White’s journey, adding,
You’re a Bill Wallace black belt 😳
Daaaaaaaaaamn… 👏🏾— MarioRodriguezJunior (@BitumenJudaicum) August 1, 2023
I am mad jealous, but mad proud of your experience & background. I thought I was doing something w/ a 1st Degree in TaeKwonDo & HapKiDo. But every time I turn around you impress me more. I’ve always told my students about you, because your journey was real & inspiring! TY!
— Jovan Hightower (@CJHightower) July 31, 2023
Wow. At 17. You’re a beast.
— Ludwig (@Iraodium) August 1, 2023
S/O to Super Foot Bill Wallace!!
— Isa F aka Mr.Rebellious!! (@Redhottblack) August 1, 2023
One netizen had a particularly intriguing question for White, asking,
Who won? 🥺
— ODIN (@KabbaKelfala) July 31, 2023
Another netizen chimed in with a hilarious request to White to train him.
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Train me like dude with the white beard from kill bill who was snatching eye balls out
— Fade (@itsquaci) August 1, 2023
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Michael Jai White’s confession about his training under MMA icon Bill ‘Superfoot’ Wallace has fans envious and full of admiration. Did you know about this correlation between the two titans of the MMA industry? Share your answers in the comments below!
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