Anthony Joshua: Nigerian-born boxer teases fight with UFC champion Alex Pereira
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According to Anthony Joshua, UFC Light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira should get involved in boxing, offers his management company.

Anthony Joshua: Nigerian-born boxer teases fight with UFC champion Alex Pereira

Tosin Abayomi 18:30 - 07.07.2024

According to Anthony Joshua, UFC Light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira should get involved in boxing, offers his management company.

British heavyweight boxing star of Nigerian descent Anthony Joshua is trending once again.

Joshua surprised everyone when he tweeted about UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.

Anthony Joshua on Alex Pereira

Pereira demonstrated to the world once more why he is close to become a UFC great.

According to Anthony Joshua, UFC Light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira should get involved in boxing, offers his management company.
Alex Pereira, Ultimate Fighting Championship || Tuko News According to Anthony Joshua, UFC Light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira should get involved in boxing, offers his management company.

At UFC 303, the 37-year-old faced Jiri Prochazka for the second time in his professional career.

With the light heavyweight belt at stake, "Poatan" once more shown himself worthy of the moment. He successfully defended his championship after taking out the previous champion in the second round.

After the Brazilian's triumph, Anthony Joshua seemed impressed and suggested that he move to boxing.

He tweeted, "Alex Pereira should make a boxing debut one day."

Although Pereira is not yet considering an opponent, he did appreciate the advise.

According to Anthony Joshua, UFC Light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira should get involved in boxing, offers his management company.
Anthony Joshua || Getty According to Anthony Joshua, UFC Light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira should get involved in boxing, offers his management company.

Pereira is renowned for his potent left hooks, which have contributed to his several UFC victory.

Although the Brazilian has one boxing professional victory under his belt, it appears he is hesitant to switch.

In response to Joshua, Pereira tweeted, "I’m honored you think so. It’s always been my dream, I’m 37 I cannot make a career in it so who do you recommend I fight?"

Joshua has now responded to the Brazilian's post, which may reveal something new.

He said, "The options are endless champ. I am sure something can be done. Drop @258mgt a line

With two successful title defenses in as many months, 37-year-old Pereira is having a field day in the UFC.

He soundly defeated his opponents both times by knocking them out.

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