?Join UFC?: Martial Artist-Turned Hollywood Actor Made a Startling Revelation on Bruce Lee, Leading to Massive Backlash From Fans in 2014

Bruce Lee?was an enigma who graced the film industry with his presence. The martial arts expert was responsible for creating a new genre of movies that focused on martial arts and action. Flips, roundhouse kicks, and punches so fast that his co-stars were always wary – Bruce Lee set high standards for fight scenes in movies. However, in the current times, could we finally have someone who could beat the legend?

In a 2014 interview with Dish Nation, during a round of rapid-fire, actor Michael Jai White declared that he could beat the legend, Bruce Lee. While he made a bold statement, the actor braced himself for all the backlash for his claim.

White claimed he could beat Bruce Lee due to a size difference

While size matters in some fights, White’s theory was that since he was larger than Lee, he could beat him in a duel. He explained that Lee weighed 132 pounds while he outweighed him by about 100 pounds. White has also received training in various forms of martial arts, which justified his bold claim. However, he faced skepticism both from the interviewers and the audience.

The audience, in fact, went a step ahead and criticized the star for disrespecting Lee’s legacy with his statements. Die-hard fans of Bruce Lee made sure to let White know of their disapproval with a flood of comments. While some criticized him for his ignorance, some explained why Lee would still beat him due to his talent. It caused the star to put up an?apology for his statements.

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Despite the public apology, the actor still faced backlash for his gesture and words. A fan even went so far as to challenge him, saying,?“It?s not what you think you know, it?s what you can prove? Join UFC, see the fighter that you are“. White chose to disregard this. He addressed the entire incident and spoke more about Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan in an interview a few years later.

Chan v/s Lee: White displayed his experience in martial arts

Michael Jai White is a trained martial artist. He started with karate at the age of 7 and picked up other varieties of martial arts like Taekwondo, Jujutsu, and many more growing up. Reflecting upon his experience and popular artists Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee, White?spoke about his preferences?in an interview.

Both Chan and Lee are martial arts veterans, but White chose one. After going back and forth, the actor chose Jackie Chan because he was bigger in size and weight. For White, size and weight are major determining factors. Do you agree with his answers and theory? Let us know in the comments down below!

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