VIDEO: Popó provokes Whindersson and publishes images of YouTuber getting the worst of it in training for a superfight

W. Nunes and Popó are negotiating a boxing fight, with no date confirmed yet. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Willing to promote the boxing superfight against the phenomenon of YouTube Whindersson Nunes, the legendary Acelino Popó Freitas decided to spice up the rivalry with youtuber. After confirming that he is negotiating a confrontation with the digital influencer, the former world champion released a video (see below) showing off the preparation of the Piauí native and mocking the performance of his future opponent. The date of the fight has not yet been announced.

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“Look at the Whindersson Nunes preparing his face to be beaten”, wrote Popó, in his account on Instagram.

The challenge between the former world boxing champion and Nunes seeks to follow the current success of the Logan brothers and Jake Paul, who are having success in challenges against martial arts stars. Phenomenons on the North American internet, influencers are gaining more and more space in their promotions, despite criticism from fans and professional athletes.

In 2019, Whindersson debuted in amateur boxing, winning his first challenge on points. A fan of the sport, the YouTuber has publicly declared that boxing came into his life as a way of coping with severe depression.

One of the biggest names in the history of Brazilian boxing, Popó has not performed since November 2017, when he faced Mexican Gabriel Martínez. On that occasion, the former super featherweight and lightweight champion won by unanimous decision from the judges.

 

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