B. Penn may run for governor of Hawaii. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @bjpenn
Former UFC lightweight (up to 70,3kg) and welterweight (up to 77kg) champion and mixed martial arts legend, B.J. Penn is close to leaving sport to move into politics. In a post on social media, the athlete indicated that he plans to go further and suggested running for governor of the state of Hawaii (USA). In the caption, the Hawaiian even indicated that he may reduce quarantine restrictions due to COVID-19.
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“I have made many mistakes in my life, but I would never run away from a fight or betray my people. As soon as I enter the Hawaii Governor's office, I will remove all new federal and state mandates that have harmed our economy, residents and 'ohana. We will have the best doctors, medicines, therapies and health care the world has to offer to combat this pandemic and always keep Hawaii among the safest and healthiest states in the union,” Penn said, in a video on 'Instagram'.
B.J. Penn He is not the first fighter to try to launch himself into politics. Previously, in Brazil, Wanderlei Silva He ran for federal deputy in the last elections, obtained 13.753 votes, but did not get a place in the election. In 2014, Thiago tavares he also tried, but with around 8 thousand votes he was not elected either.
In the United States, Tito Ortiz He became 'interim mayor' in his hometown, Huntington Beach. On the other hand, boxer Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement to run for president of the Philippines in 2022.
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