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In the world of fighting, celebrity boxing has become a popular avenue for retired fighters to step back into limelight. Recently, the announcement of MMA legend Mark Coleman‘s return to fighting after signing a celebrity boxing deal sent ripples of anticipation throughout the combat sports community.

Mark Coleman, known as ‘The Hammer’ holds a special place in MMA history. He was the winner of the UFC 10 and UFC 11 tournaments, and also UFC’s first Heavyweight champion. Coleman‘s wrestling prowess and ground-and-pound style revolutionized the sport and set the stage for future generations of fighters.

However, a video of Coleman‘s shadowboxing in an MMA cage left fans with mixed emotions.

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Fans react to Mark Coleman’s training video

With his return to the fighting world, Coleman expressed his desire to compete once again. However, a video surfaced showing the 58-year-old legend shadowboxing in an MMA cage. It became evident that time had taken its toll on Coleman‘s agility, as he struggled to maintain his balance and even had a close call with an almost trip.

 

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Fans took to social media platforms to share their thoughts on Coleman‘s training video. Some offered words of encouragement and support, recognizing the legacy he had built throughout his career. But the majority of the fans expressed disappointment and concern for his well-being. Here are some of the fan reactions –

  • “Stay retired. You couldn’t even walk around the ring after taking one leg kick to that left knee.”
  • “Watch that knee oldie heheh”
  • “Try snapping your punches! You also gotta limber up a bit, try yoga!”
  • “I felt that on my knee, my knee does the same thing, side ligmemts are gone.”

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  • “Please stay retired. You look great and I’m happy you’re sober. Just stay retired for your health.”
  • “Bro you are a walking MMA legend. You got nothing to prove. Nothing but respect.”
  • “You almost fell all by yourself!”
  • “Mark almost blew out his knee shadow boxing.”

Mark Coleman beefs with Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor unexpectedly joined in on Coleman’s recent development. The Irishman posted a now-deleted tweet challenging Coleman upon his return. “Challenge Accepted!” wrote McGregor under the news of the ‘Hammer’ returning.

 

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While the tweet has since been deleted, Coleman responded to it boldly. Acknowledging McGregor‘s skills, Coleman emphasized that if they were to meet in MMA, he would “smash” the Irish superstar. However, he expressed his willingness to face McGregor in a boxing match, with a cheeky reference to a “red panty night” – a nod to the lucrative payday that comes with sharing the ring with McGregor.

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“Hey Conor McGregor I’m a big fan. Thank you for calling me out! It has to be in boxing because I would smash you in MMA you know that. Boxing you are probably going to lose a decision, but I want a red panty night.”

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