Adesanya expresses disinterest in switching to boxing, but cites conditions that would make him change his mind

Israel adesanya when weighing the UFC 293. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @stylebender

Keeping an eye on the journey Francis Ngannou in the world of boxing, Israel adesanya He adopts a stance contrary to his friend and claims to have no interest in returning to the noble art. Despite the statement, the former middleweight champion revealed that for a certain 'number' perhaps the idea could be rethought. Currently, the athlete lives with the expectation of continuing his quest to regain his UFC title.

"I am fine. I've done that (boxing). The money is too much for them to bring me back. I feel like I've already done that and right now the UFC is taking care of me really well. There's a number, but I don't think these guys are willing to pay it," Adesanya said in a video posted on his YouTube channel. YouTube.

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After the statement, Adesanya did not reveal how much he was referring to when he suggested the 'number' that would make him return to boxing. A former boxer, the Nigerian accumulated five wins and one defeat when he appeared in the ring. His last performance was in 2015, when he decided to hang up his gloves in the sport and migrate to MMA, where he works to date.

F. Ngannou (left) and I. Adesanya (right) are personal friends. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Looking to return to the Octagon, Adesanya is hoping to become the next challenger for the middleweight title (up to 83,9kg). Keeping an eye on Dricus Du Plessis, the Nigerian plans to defeat his rival and have a rematch against Sean Strickland to avenge the last defeat suffered in UFC 293.

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