An enormous name is occupied with entering into some fights during his profession.
Things aren’t looking pretty for the UFC’s heavyweight division following countless criticisms of its current depth.
While there could also be an argument that the load class simply isn’t what it once was anymore, the promotion could still change this with some exciting signings.
The UFC didn’t sign kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven to have him debut on the primary event of 2026 before he decided to pursue boxing as an alternative.
One fighter that will not have the experience required has been putting in some work and will surely turn some heads if he was to step contained in the Octagon.
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Jaylen Brown says he’s had talks with Dana White about putting his love of martial arts to good use
While Gable Steveson could call for his UFC debut as soon as next week, he’s not the one elite athlete who has been tipped for giant things contained in the Octagon.
NFL star Maxx Crosby said that Dana White is convinced he might be heavyweight champion by 2030 or 2031 and he didn’t rule out the opportunity of fighting during his profession.
Meanwhile, one other athlete who has already achieved a variety of success in his sport is actively pursuing the thought of competing in combat sports.
Jaylen Brown is a five-time NBA All-Star who was named the Finals MVP in 2024 when he won the championship with the Boston Celtics.
During a recent press conference, Brown’s background in boxing was brought up, which led him to discuss his ambitions to place his skills to the test.
“To be honest, I’ve toyed with this,” he revealed. “I’ve talked to some people. Perhaps post a part of my profession, I might like to partake in some UFC and even boxing. I’ve talked to Dana White about some stuff but we’ll see as things go on.”
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Jaylen Brown fell in love with Muay Thai following a troublesome profession loss
There are videos online of Jaylen Brown putting in some work on the pads and showing off a few of his kicking arsenal.
In 2023, the Boston Celtics star looked to vary up his offseason training with a view to bounce back from a loss within the playoffs where he was disillusioned in his performance.
A coach at Citadel Martial Arts in Boston pointed him within the direction of Muay Thai, which he quickly fell in love with.
Together with physically improving him as an athlete, Brown has spoken concerning the confidence boost and mental edge that this has given him.