J. Aldo said he was focused on becoming UFC champion again (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
In recent years, it has become common to see big names in MMA and even entertainment testing their skills in the boxing ring. Fighters like Anderson Silva, Vitor belfort, Ben Askren and Tyron woodley They accepted challenges in the noble art, some against renowned former champions such as Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and Oscar de la Hoya, others against YouTubers such as the brothers Jake and Logan Paul.
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Former UFC featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg), José Aldo He is one of the athletes who has always made clear his desire to test himself in professional boxing. However, the man from Manaus does not welcome a possible fight against a YouTuber. In an interview with the Ag Fight website, Aldo, who is coming off two consecutive victories in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg), opened up about the recent movement that has become popular in the world of combat sports and said that his priority at the moment is to become an Ultimate champion again.
“I'm focused on fighting in the UFC, on becoming champion. This keeps me motivated, making me look for new things and always learning until I become a champion again. I like boxing, but I wouldn't do anything like that, fighting a YouTuber. I respect anyone who does it, because the financial side is very good, but according to my philosophy, I don't see myself doing something like that, facing a guy who has never done a martial art”, analyzed Aldo.
José Aldo stated that, if he switches to boxing in the future, he intends to build his name in the sport by doing several fights until he is qualified to face someone renowned.
“(If you boxed) The idea was to fight other fighters who have a name, who were once champions. But for that to happen I would have to do several boxing fights beforehand, show my ability and that I have what it takes to face someone in boxing,” he concluded.
While remaining in MMA, José Aldo occupies fifth place in the UFC bantamweight ranking and comes from two consecutive victories over Marlon Vera and most recently Peter Munhoz.
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