Home

Boxing

UFC Legend Jose Aldo’s Boxing Fight Confirmed for 2023: “Aldo Will Fight With 99.9 Percent Probability”

Published 12/26/2022, 7:48 AM EST

Follow Us

Many UFC fighters have participated in boxing matches. Examples include Conor McGregor and Anderson Silva. Furthermore, Jose Aldo’s declaration that boxing might be a possibility during his retirement from the UFC gave the fans some insight into his next ventures. Recently, Antoliy Sulyanov declared that there is a possibility of the ‘Scarface’ fighting in a boxing ring in March 2023. Aldo’s debut in boxing is, in fact, one of the most anticipated events that the fans have looked up to after his retirement from the UFC.

The fighter remained undefeated for over a decade, but finally, he lost to the ‘Notorious’ McGregor. He was even honored with the title of Sherdog’s 2009 Fighter of the Year. However, he had previously decided to enter boxing after getting out of MMA with a record of 31-8-0.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Sulyanov discussed Jose Aldo’s potential boxing debut 

The founder of ‘Hardcore FC’ declared that he would hold a boxing tournament in Dubai. and that Jose Aldo could be one of the biggest names to compete.

via Imago

Sulyanov said, “I’m not going to tell you the names yet, but José Aldo and most likely even Sergey “Crusher” Kovalev will be on the card. Aldo will fight with 99.9 percent probability, we’re negotiating with Sergey now.”

Trending

Get instantly notified of the hottest Boxing stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

Thus, fans will get to see the legendary fighter in action yet again.

The former UFC champion’s last UFC fight resulted in a unanimous decision loss against Merab Dvalishvili. However, Aldo making his debut in boxing was not something that was unexpected for his fans and came as a surprise.

WATCH: Born in Poverty, Ex-UFC Champion Jose Aldo Giggling Like a Child After Wearing His First Suit

Furthermore, whether the ‘Junior Mac’ would fight or not is yet to be negotiated. No contracts have been signed, yet. Nonetheless, the fighter would indeed be loved by the audience whenever he decides to enter the arena.

Jose Aldo on his love for boxing

Earlier this year, Aldo decided to close all doors that led to MMA, and left room for only boxing. He revealed, “I won’t fight MMA, that’s for sure.” However, his interest in boxing might get him more chances of claiming the champion’s belt.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

However, he said boxing was a possibility and that it was his dream.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Watch This Story: Most Memorable Jose Aldo Moments: Conor McGregor Rivalry, WEC & UFC Career

Are you excited about Aldo’s possible boxing debut match? Let us know in the comments down below.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Krushna Prasad Pattnaik

730Articles

One take at a time

Krushna Pattnaik is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. Coming from a pharmaceutical background with a master's degree in the same and multiple scientific publications, his passion for combat sports and writing brought him to EssentiallySports, where both of his passions met in a beautiful collaboration. He is an instrumentalist and has a profound love for books.
Show More>

Edited by:

Rohini Kottu