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Whindersson and Popó face off in a promotional fight at Fight Music ShowPhoto: Reproduction/Instagram/fightmusicshow
This Saturday (30), in São Paulo, Acelino Popo e Whindersson Nunes They will meet in the ring again. The former world boxing champion and the comedian will headline the event. Fight Music Show 8This is nothing more than a rematch. The fighters faced off in 2022, and the occasion was special because the fight was the main event of the company's first event. Four years later, the pair are in the spotlight again, but in a completely different scenario.
Before the first boxing match in Fight Music ShowWhindersson was already a popular phenomenon and was starting to develop a taste for the sport. Popó, on the other hand, despite being a legend in the sport, didn't have the recognition he deserved, much less followers. But after the tie, since the duel had special rules, the veteran, despite his advanced age to compete, saw his career transformed.
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The fair play between them was so great that the comedian asked his fans to follow the former world champion and his idol on social media. As a result of this action, Popó, who had around 600 followers on Instagram, went on to have more than two million, numbers that reinforce Whindersson's strength and the reach of the show. Fight Music ShowFrom then on, the veteran became the face of the organization and, today, at 50 years old, has six million followers on the digital platform.
Popó and Whindersson promote fight in Fight Music ShowPhoto: Reproduction/Instagram/fightmusicshow
Popó and Fight Music Show: a successful partnership
like the first Fight Music Show It was a success; Popó simply headlined five other events for the organization and shone. The only major event the former world boxing champion didn't compete in was the seventh, held in 2025. After drawing with Whindersson, the athlete knocked out Jose Landi-Jons and Junior Dublê in just over a minute, Kleber Bambam in 36 seconds, and defeated Jorge 'El Chino' Miranda and Duda Nagle by unanimous decision.
Besides the FMSPopó also participated in Spaten Fight Night 2 against Wanderlei SilvaIn September, the main fight did not end well. In the ring, the boxer proved far superior to the MMA icon, who disregarded the rules and repeatedly headbutted him. As a result, Acelino won by disqualification, and chaos ensued.
Because the atmosphere between the teams was hostile, their members engaged in a general brawl in the ring. In the confusion, Popó was attacked by André Dida and Fabricio Werdum Wand was brutally knocked out by his opponent's son. Now, the former world boxing champion returns to action in... FMS against an opponent he knows well and has a great relationship with.
Whindersson has become a veteran of the ring.
If Popó's career reached a new level when he faced Whindersson in... Fight Music Show First, the comedian began his boxing journey with the legendary fighter as his opponent. It's worth remembering that the comedian started practicing the sport to improve his physical and mental health. From there, the YouTuber fell in love with the traditional sport and took the training so seriously that he decided to venture into the ring.
Whindersson has even started competing in amateur, exhibition, and professional fights. In total, the comedian has fought six matches, winning two, losing three, and drawing one. It's true that the internet icon has been inactive since 2024, but even so, he's excited and looking to show improvement against Popó in the rematch and, who knows, surprise him by not just withstanding his power.
All the fights from Fight Music Show 8
Popó Freitas x Whindersson Nunes
Kleber Bambam vs. Davi Brito
Nego do Borel vs. Biel
Luiz Mesquita vs. Matheus Martins
Dynho Alves Romulus Gave Birth
Tyson Tigre vs. Leleco
Fernando Cruel vs. Iago Freitas
Mendigata x Zoo
Deborah Albuquerque vs. Raissa Barbosa
Rey Physique and Single Dad vs. Japamorfo and Rodrigo América
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