“Horrible Lopsided Mismatch”: Set To Debut at 58 Years Old Against Former Olympian, Mark Coleman’s Boxing Update Has Fans Concerned for Ex-UFC Champ

During his prime, Mark Coleman conquered the heart of the UFC world with his phenomenal fighting prowess in the heavyweight division. He became the very first heavyweight champion in the UFC after defeating Dan Severn with a neck-crank submission, back in 1997. Thereafter, ‘The Hammer’ became a name to be reckoned with.

However, with the news of his return to the boxing ring to fight against Montell Griffin on October 14, 2023, buzz about celebrity boxing has taken over the internet. His return to the world of combat sports and debut in a boxing fight years after retirement has undeniably got netizens excited. As the news hit social media platforms, fans have begun raising concerns for the ‘Godfather of Ground & Pound’. While the excitement for the fight is quite high, many fans are simply worried for the 58-year-old fighter.

Is Mark Coleman taking things a bit too far?

Judging by the reactions, the martial arts world is left flabbergasted upon learning about the return of ‘The Hammer’. After exchanging a bit of heat with Conor McGregor, Coleman has recently agreed to fight Griffin in a celebrity boxing match and mark his debut in the squared ring. Without a doubt, the news is garnering quite a lot of attention from netizens.

Many fans believe that it is indeed a bad idea for the UFC Hall of Famer to take up the fight against an experienced boxer. Netizens are questioning the credibility of the fight and simply asking the former UFC champion not to do it. At the same time, many other fans seem excited at the prospect of watching the legend come back into the world of martial arts.

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Here is what the fans had to say:

• Don’t do it Cole that is a horrible lopsided mismatch.
• Bad idea ngl
• Coleman was NEVER A BOXER, now he’s gonna strictly box at 60? Against an actual fighter/boxer? Guys lost his mind 
• I thought Coleman was sober? He must be punch drunk to take this hahaha
• Sad but true
• Ground and Pound baby! Faith over fear!
• It literally says “boxing debut” haha
• You be an awesome coach my friend make money off your time in the cage but a man has to do what a man has to do!!!!
• Shoot a double on him! Bring him into your world!

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