Might Alex Pereira be the following UFC fighter to cross over into boxing?
Quite a lot of shifting components should fall into place, however “Poatan” is definitely inquisitive about a bout towards Oleksandr Usyk, who just lately stated he was open to a ‘present struggle’ with the sunshine heavyweight champion. Now Pereira is responding in type.
“I had already stated that earlier than, proper, that I would like to have a boxing match,” Pereira informed Mark Bouris in Australia. “And so they requested me who it will be. I stated, ‘Nicely, I’m champion proper so it must be a champion, and [Usyk] is the champion. And now, he gave an interview and stated my title, so it’s one thing that I need. He additionally needs.”
An important a part of the equation, as all the time, is what the UFC needs. Previously they’ve been extraordinarily reluctant to permit any boxing shenanigans below their watch, however maybe issues might be totally different now that guardian firm TKO is reportedly working with Turki Alalshikh to place collectively a brand new boxing league within the fall.
“And the 2 organizations, proper, they’re working sort of collectively,” Pereira stated. “So I believe now it can, I consider that this struggle can occur.”
Whereas Usky is extra of a cruiserweight than a real heavyweight and there’s loads of footage of Pereira hanging with excessive degree boxers, we don’t significantly like “Poatan’s” probabilities towards the present prime heavyweight boxer on the planet.
It might undoubtedly be a large payday for Pereira, although. Usyk made $122 million in 2024 preventing for Alalshikh, and we’re certain Alex would financial institution eight figures even because the B-side with UFC taking a large chunk.
First, although, Pereira should beat Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 on March eighth. Then Usyk has to beat the winner of Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker, which fits down February twenty second.
What do you suppose, Maniacs? Is that this one thing you wish to see or is it loopy speak that we’re discussing this when Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones is true there? Tell us within the feedback under!
