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US actor Michael B. Jordan replicated himself as a vicious boxer on the cinematic screens back in 2015, turning Creed into one of the most popular movies ever made on pugilism. Jordan boasted a ripped physical frame and ate shots from real boxers, in what became a mile-stone movie of his career.

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Tony Bellew knocking out Jordan in behind-the-scenes footage surfaced all over the Internet, grabbing sheer attention from the fans. That said, Jordan’s love for boxing wasn’t just for the particular movie. The Hollywood actor appears to be a fan of the sport. Besides, he also possesses some unique talent that validates his position in the squared circle.

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A recent glimpse of Michael B. Jordan flexing his hand speed on a punch machine has taken a toll on social media. Reminiscing the fans about his movie Creed, Jordan was quick on the machine and seemed tuned into boxing action. Here’s a glimpse of it.

When Creed was released, celebrity boxing was not a popular concept in mainstream combat. However, today, several social media stars and celebrities have entered the squared circle, producing umpteen non-professional bouts. So, Jordan’s recent clip can also spark rumors about his chances of entering the ring in real life. However, the actor hasn’t hinted at anything as yet from his side.

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Akin to Michael B. Jordan, several more actors have showcased their boxing abilities in recent times. While uncanny matchups like Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul have already found a place in the sport, it won’t be too bizarre to see actors clash against each other under boxing guidelines.

Who else sits in the same position as Michael B.Jordan?

Coming from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, several actors have shown their pugilistic skills. Spiderman actor Tom Holland and Venom actor Tom Hardy have had their chances on the punching bags and mitts. They didn’t disappoint the fans and produced a staggering display of action from their end.

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Meanwhile, Chris Hemsworth also sent the fans into a frenzy when he offered his boxing skills to the foray. It had also urged Logan Paul to call him out for a fight, which the Hollywood actor ignored. Thus, cinema stars appear to be huge fans of the sport. And on looking at the current ride, several of them look ready to fight each other.

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Raj Sarkar is a UFC Sub-Group Head at EssentiallySports. Over the last four years, Raj has worked in several leading sports organizations. During this time, he has interviewed big names from the world of MMA and Boxing. His interviewees list includes ex-UFC stars Demetrious Johnson and Rory MacDonald, current UFC stars Andre Fialho and Drew Dober, ONE Championship star Ritu Phogat, PFL CEO Peter Murray, and popular ring girl turned boxer Carla Jade among others. With the wealth of experience he has in the field of combat sports, this Broadcast Journalism graduate is an expert in putting out content tailor-made for his reader base at ES. He is a big fan of strikers like Conor McGregor and Rodtang Jitmuangnon and appreciates devastating knockouts over other finishes. Raj hopes to attend and cover live UFC events. His biggest dream is to interview former UFC double champion Conor McGregor.

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