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Shaquille O’Neal‘s family is on a roll lately. Whether it’s the Big Man or his sons, they’re securing massive Ws every other day. While Shaq is ruling the business industry with his 150+ restaurants, his son made his UFC debut, but not the type you’re thinking of! Regardless, it’s a massive success for the 26-year-old. Amidst their ongoing saga of success, an ex-UFC champ visited Shaq’s famous restaurant.

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The Big Man is one of the most recognizable faces in the world. So it comes as no surprise that his long list of friends includes superstars from different fields. Regardless, the ex-welterweight champion stepping into his building was a treat for the fans.

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Shaquille O’Neal welcomes a famous guest to Big Chicken

Shaq has been working on the Big Chicken franchise for a while now. In the last few months, he has opened dozens of outlets of his eatery. The most special part about the restaurant is that it features some of Shaq’s favorite dishes that he used to love as a child. In addition to that, the menu features items like Shaq Attack and Big & Sloppy, all named after the man himself.

This goes to show how much heart Shaq has put into his venture. When something special like that gets appreciation, it is always a wonderful feeling. Recently, ex-welterweight champion Kamaru Usman pulled up to Shaq’s restaurant.

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Usman is a name well-known in the world of mixed martial arts. The 36-year-old is one of the greatest welterweight athletes of all time. He holds a mixed martial arts record of an astonishing 23 wins and three losses. To welcome such a legend of the game, the Big Man was at the restaurant. Surprising all the customers, Usman quickly blended in.

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In fact, he even took Shaq’s order! The two posed for pictures, but not before a quick sparring session for the Big Man who has been on a health journey lately.

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This visit was before the much-awaited debut of Shaq’s son, Myles O’Neal.

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Shaquille O’Neal’s son made his UFC debut, of a different kind

Myles is a DJ, accompanying his multi-talented father for several gigs. Shaq himself goes by the name DJ Diesel for all his performances. It seems like the genetics have perfectly transferred, as Myles is slowly making a name for himself in the field as well.

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Recently, the Big Man announced that Myles was a special guest for DJ Diesel’s special performance at the after-fight party of the UFC 290.

The show had another special name, Alexander Volkanovski, who won the fight in the featherweight division.

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Anyhow, what do you think of the amazing orders Shaq placed at this own restaurant? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

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Prateek Singh

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Prateek Singh is a senior NBA writer for EssentiallySports, known for his insightful coverage of the league. With a deep passion for basketball fueled by the late Kobe Bryant's championship runs, Prateek has built his writing career on astute analysis and a firm understanding of the game. His area of expertise lies in breaking down trade reports and their implications for fans. His heartwarming coverage of tributes to NBA legend Magic Johnson’s father after his passing saw very high ratios of fan engagement. While this serves as a step closer to him writing a biography on his idol Kobe Bryant, for now, his focus is on delivering trustworthy coverage of the league he loves.

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