As NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal Joins Leon Edwards, UFC Champ Acknowledges Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart Comparisons, Fans React – “Shaq Meeting the Champ”

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, known for his dominance on the basketball court, recently made headlines in the MMA world. Leon Edwards, the UFC welterweight champion, shared a picture on his Instagram page featuring himself alongside the towering Shaq.

He also shared the post on his story, with an image of Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart in a similar pose. Edwards asked the fans to vote on who they thought did the pose better.

The post garnered a flurry of reactions from fans. Ranging from admiration for both athletes to humorous suggestions about potential fights. Shaq’s interest in MMA is no secret, as he credits the sport for some of his greatest achievements in basketball.

Leon Edwards is rocking out with Shaquille O’Neal in Vegas

The Instagram post captured the two fighters in a pose that exuded mutual respect. Notable figures within the MMA community, such as coach Mario Rios and former UFC light heavyweight Jimi Manuwa, expressed their enthusiasm in response.

@coachmariorios This is why I am Leon Edwards’ best friend

Shaq meeting the champ 🔥🔥

How do you explain to a non mma fan the dude on the right kills the one on the left?

Shaq vs brock lesnar…make it happen

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When’s the weigh in because Shaqs not going to make 77kg 😂😂

This photo really proves the fact that Leon Edwards is the most athletic and aesthetic human on earth 🌍

@jimimanuwa 🔥🔥🔥 🙌🏾

Enjoying the fruits of success..🙌🏾 head shot dead 💀

One particular sentiment stood out among the reactions: fans’ desire to witness a showdown between Shaq and professional wrestler and ex-MMA fighter Brock Lesnar. The clamor for this matchup reflects the intrigue surrounding an MMA fight involving a sports icon like Shaq. However, as fans pointed out, logistical challenges, such as Shaq’s weight, would need to be addressed before such a bout could become a reality.

Shaq has claimed MMA is the ‘most demanding sport’

In an episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq, the NBA legend expressed his deep appreciation for MMA, considering it one of the most demanding sports. He emphasized the physical toll MMA takes on athletes, comparing it to football, where breaks are more frequent. According to Shaq, “MMA is the hardest sport because you work on every muscle.”

During a previous interview with Ariel Helwani, Shaq revealed his longstanding fandom for MMA. Tracing it back to 1996 when he witnessed Vitor Belfort’s professional debut in person. The NBA star also attributed his success in basketball to his training in MMA. Shaq claimed, “When I stopped training basketball and just started training MMA, that’s when I started winning championships.”

In the end, the photograph serves as a testament to the bond formed between two legends, symbolizing the fusion of MMA and the NBA. The image also reinforces the notion that athletes, like Shaq, transcend their respective sports and find inspiration and success through their diverse training regimens. What do you make of the collision of different sporting worlds coming together? Let us know in the comments section below.

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