VIDEO: Israel Adesanya Pays Homage to Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali
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UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya took to Twitter recently to give the fans a reminder about boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Former heavyweight champion of the world, Muhammad Ali, is one of the greatest athletes to grace the sport of boxing. His legend transcends the limits of the squared ring, as Ali made a tremendous impact among the masses with his vibrant personality.
Izzy recognizes that consensus belief and paid homage to his hero in one of his recent posts on social media. “A lot of you wouldn’t have liked him cuz he spoke his truth. The n***a was RAW!! #AvatarRoku,” wrote Adesanya in a previously posted clip of Ali.
Relevant…please revise. https://t.co/r4la6aqg1T
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) September 23, 2021
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“Relevant… please revise,” he captioned a repost of the video. Ali had an unprecedented impact on society with his charisma and unique outlook on the world. So, it’s no coincidence that a world champion like Adesanya looks up to the legendary boxer. As mentioned earlier, Ali’s legacy stretches beyond the boundaries of sports. The man was a cultural icon.
When will Israel Adesanya fight next?
Well, it seems like ‘ The Style bender’ is all set to take on Robert Whittaker in a rematch in the next defense of his title. The duo had previously collided at UFC 243, with Adesanya emerging victorious. He became the undisputed UFC middleweight champion in the process.
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Adesanya has since defended his 185 lbs title three times against the likes of Yoel Romero, Paulo Costa, and Marvin Vettori. Whittaker, on the other hand, has defeated three top contenders in the division in Darren Till, Jared Cannonier, and Kelvin Gastelum.
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‘The Reaper’ has reclaimed his position as the top contender of the division to fight for the belt next. However, a showdown against Adesanya won’t take place before the start of 2022. Rumor has it that the duo will meet again at UFC 270. However, no official statement for the same has been released yet.
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