With Vitor Belfort ruled out, Popó confirms 'dream rival' for new boxing fight

Four-time world champion aims for new confrontation and 'intimates' North American phenomenon

Popó on his way to the ring at FMS 2. Photo: José Tramontin

Days after the collision with Kleber Bambam in Fight Music Show 4, Acelino Popó Freitas has a new target. On his profile on X, old Twitter, the four-time world champion 'intimated' Jake Paul, a popular North American phenomenon, for a boxing challenge. In a provocative tone, the Bahian questioned the digital influencer's previous commitments.

"Jake Paul, You can be the next. Can you imagine how cool a world title fight between the two of us would be? However, I forgot that you don’t face knockouts,” wrote Popó.

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Last weekend, the four-time world champion 'stopped Brazil' for his new commitment in the Fight Music Show. After months of provocation, the fighter massacred ex-BBB Kleber Bambam, taking just 36 seconds to knock out his opponent.

Recently, Popó was challenged by Vitor belfort, legend of mixed martial arts. The Bahian, however, rejected the fight.

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