Alex Pereira is gearing up for his first light heavyweight UFC fight against veteran Jan Blachowicz. With a loss in his last fight, ‘Poatan’ looks forward to make an impact at UFC 291. Meanwhile, fans saw him showing off his boxing skills in a sparring session with Olympian Khalil Coe in Brooklyn, New York. They have shared their reactions to the Brazilian.
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Khalil Coe is a 26-year-old boxer who’s had a fair start to his professional career. He has amassed a record of 6 wins and 1 draw, remaining undefeated. Coe caught up with the former UFC middleweight champion and trained with him down at the Williamsburg Boxing and Fitness Club.
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Pereira posted a video of the sparring session on YouTube and social media that showed ‘Poatan’ landing some serious shots at the Olympic boxer. People know the Brazilian ace to have some of the best striking skills in the UFC. Similarly, He showed why he is one of the best as he landed some brilliant combinations of jabs, hooks, and uppercuts during the sparring session.
The sparring session proved to be great for Alex Pereira to sharpen his boxing skills. With Blachowicz having an excellent ground game, ‘Poatan’ needs to strengthen what he already has in store. Let us take a look at what the fans had to say about the Brazilian fighter.
Fans have their say on Pereira’s boxing prowess
‘Poatan’ impressed most of the fans with his boxing skills. Besides, they may even like to see him box professionally, as one Twitter user wondered what might have been.
What if Alex focuses on boxing? 🤔
— iggy (@O_igggy) July 9, 2023
However, there was one fan who believes that Pereira needs to work on his defense more.
Exactly like Izzy did to him every time he caught him. I don’t see the defensive improvement Alex needs to defend that punch. He still keeps his hands low AF.
— Majick (@Majick666) July 10, 2023
One fan noticed that a UFC fighter didn’t have a headgear on.
Notice how only one needs headgear 😭
— Hendrix (@MMAHendrix) July 9, 2023
Meanwhile, one fan claimed that Khalil Coe may have been working on his defense during the sparring session. He wasn’t really punching Pereira back.
Looks like the boxer is likely working on his defense considering Alex doesn’t have head gear on and he’s not really punching back but whatever lol
— V (@VinoBeenKnew) July 10, 2023
So fans have urged the former middleweight champion to work on his wrestling skills given his upcoming opponent.
Train the wrestling
— AJ (@PrestigePrince9) July 9, 2023
A Twitter user said that Pereira is like a ‘Terminator’.
I don't know how much is clipped, but wow. Alex is a terminator.
— Abe (@AbeMorales209) July 9, 2023
It’s easy to tell that the Olympic Boxer lost in the Olympics.
— Blackboy fly 🦅🦇 (@therealiNaz) July 10, 2023
Meanwhile, one fan sounded off on the Olympic boxer. Khalil Coe’s skills did not impress the fans.
It remains to be seen how Pereira’s light heavyweight move treats him, given that he is mostly fighting in his natural weight class. However, Jan Blachowicz is a seasoned veteran and a former champion. Fans will have to wait till the end of the month to see if the Brazilian prevails.
What are your predictions for the fight? Drop your comments below.
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