“Floyd Mayweather Would Knock the Living Stuffing Out of Ronda Rousey”: UFC Legend Once Flaunted His Chauvinism With Insulting Comments on the ‘Rowdy’ One

Follow Us

via Getty
Las Vegas, CA – December 30:UFC Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes (red) defeats Ronda Rousey by first round TKO during UFC 207 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, Friday, December 30, 2016. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images)
Ronda Rousey is one of the most dominant women in any company she has been a part of. A former Olympic bronze medalist, Rousey broke the limits for women in MMA and WWE. Making history in every division, Rousey has cemented herself as the Baddest B***h on the Planet, time and again. But many times, some put her against men to clarify who’s stronger. One of these just happened to be a former UFC fighter.
America’s Favorite Video Today
This UFC veteran is none other than David ‘Tank’ Abbott. He was a UFC fighter who has a record of 10-15 wins and losses. He also has the distinct honor of being the only fighter to enter 5 tournaments during his time.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
David ‘Tank’ Abbott’s challenge to all women, including Ronda Rousey
TMZ reported that Tank Abbott said, “Pretty boy, Floyd Mayweather, would knock the living stuffing out of Ronda Rousey… She’s a girl. It’s all about this emotional stuff. To any female, and you can’t be a tranny. You gotta be a female, born a female. I will fight you, I won’t even train, and guess what if I win, which is gonna happen and you’re gonna get bashed up good, you have to make me a sandwich. If you win, I’ll give you $100,000.”

Ronda Rousey Once Made $560 Million Worth Floyd Mayweather Feel Cheap With Her Fiery Comments: “3x More Than He Does Per Second”
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
While Tank Abbott was comparing himself with Ronda Rousey at a physical level, let’s compare both fighters’ careers. Rousey is one of the pioneers for women in MMA and UFC. She was the first woman to be signed with the company and also the first one to carry the Bantamweight Championship. She has a remarkable record of 12-2 where she beat the first 12 except a single woman in the 1st round.
Trending
Get instantly notified of the hottest UFC stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us
While Rousey may have moved to pro wrestling, Abbott has also competed in the sport. Planned to make a big debut against Goldberg under the WCW brand, they instead choose to book him in a minor feud with jobbers. While Rousey entered WWE and made history by being the first woman to the main event of WrestleMania.

ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
While he may win in a physical battle against the Baddest Bi*** on the Planet, he can’t compete with the career she has built in a male-dominated sphere. Comment your thoughts about this challenge put out by Abbott below.
WATCH THIS STORY: Most Dominant In-Ring Debuts in WWE History
Providing feedback will help us make your experience better.
The Fan's Perspective
Enjoyed Your Read? Let us know how likely you are to recommend EssentiallySports to your friends!
Least Likely
Most Likely
ADVERTISEMENT
Edited by:

Sreeda U M
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT