November 3, 2023 10:00 pm ET
For some top-level MMA fighters, particularly these with a big sufficient following, getting to check their expertise within the boxing ring has turn out to be a brand new profession purpose.
MMA superstars are drawn to the world of professional boxing not primarily for his or her aspiration to achieve authentic championship standing, however as a result of considerably bigger monetary rewards awaiting them within the boxing ring versus the octagon.
Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather opened the door for Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury. The previous proved MMA vs. boxing crossover occasions could possibly be very profitable, whereas the latter proved there’s a case for aggressive success contained in the ropes.
Whereas it’s unlikely that there can be a flood of those occasions sooner or later, as public curiosity has solely grown with the right combination of celebrity expertise and persona, there’s a query to be requested about the way forward for these occasions, particularly contemplating Saudi Arabia’s willingness to take a position heaps of money.
We requested our “Spinning Again Clique” panel of Mike Bohn, Danny Segura and Brian “Goze” Garcia to have a look at the potential future for MMA vs. boxing occasions with host “Attractive” George Garcia. You may watch their dialogue within the video above and take a look at this week’s full episode on YouTube or in podcast kind beneath.
For extra on the matchup, go to MMA Junkie’s occasion hub for Fury vs. Ngannou.
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