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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.

 

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,

 

More and more fans proudly acknowledged White’s journey, adding,

 

 

 

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One netizen had a particularly intriguing question for White, asking,

 

Another netizen chimed in with a hilarious request to White to train him.

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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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