Acelino Popó comes out of retirement and is announced at an event.

Popó flaunts his boxing belts. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/popófreitas

the retirement of Acelino Popó Freitas It didn't last long. After announcing that he would hang up the gloves after huge confusion on Wanderlei Silva At the Spaten Fight Night in September, 'Hands of Stone' reversed his decision. The four-time world boxing champion has been confirmed for the Jota Racing Challenge in Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina.

The Jota Racing Challenge is scheduled to take place on December 19th and promises to bring together motorsports, fighting, music, and technology in one event. According to event information, Popó will participate in the event in a sparring role.

The return of Acelino Popó

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Despite announcing his retirement in October, Acelino Popo He had already been giving indications that he would like to return to fighting celebrities. On the 12th, the boxer even challenged... Whindersson Nunes for a farewell fight,

"It would be a good performance at my farewell, Whindersson," wrote Popó. The fighter, however, did not receive a response from the comedian.

The confusion between Popó and Wanderlei Silva

The reason for retirement of Acelino Popo It was a huge fight with the team of Wanderlei Silva No Spaten Fight Night 2.

In a tense duel, surrounded by provocations from both sides, Wanderlei Silva He lost his temper and headbutted Popó three times, resulting in his disqualification by the referee.

Next, the boxer's team entered the ring to provoke and confront the Curitiba native about the infractions. The situation quickly escalated, resulting in physical altercations. In the midst of the confusion, Wanderlei Silva He ended up being knocked out by Popó's son.