Anthony Joshua Encourages UFC's Pereira to Transition to Boxing.

Posted 2 months ago

Anthony Joshua, a heavyweight boxing champion, has passionately encouraged Alex Pereira, the accomplished two-weight UFC champion, to consider transitioning to the sport of boxing.

Brazilian fighter Alex Pereira showcased his dominance by retaining his light-heavyweight title with a spectacular knockout victory over Jiri Prochazka last month.

His success caught the attention of Anthony Joshua, a two-time heavyweight boxing champion, who reached out to Pereira on social media suggesting a potential boxing debut.

Pereira, who has quickly risen as one of UFC's top stars with world titles in two divisions since his debut in 2021, expressed gratitude for Joshua's endorsement but noted his age of 37 as a hurdle to starting a new career in boxing.

In response, Joshua highlighted the many possibilities available and advised Pereira to explore opportunities through his management team.

Pereira, known for headlining UFC events and stepping up at short notice, joins a growing list of mixed martial artists venturing into boxing, following the footsteps of former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou's matches against Tyson Fury and Joshua.