Bellator featherweight champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire expresses his interest in a boxing match against UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo. Read more about their potential matchup and the significance it holds in combat sports.
| Bellator featherweight champion Patricio "Pitbull" Freire is interested in a boxing match against UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo.
| Aldo is making a comeback at UFC 301 and could use the opportunity to become a free agent and focus on boxing.
| Freire suggests that Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions and the PFL could promote the fight.
| Freire and Aldo have a mutual respect for each other and believe that the fight should happen.
| Freire’s coach, Eric Albarracin, is confident in Freire’s abilities and wants to see him prove himself as the best in the world.
Bellator Champion Patricio Freire Eyes Boxing Match Against UFC Legend Jose Aldo
Bellator featherweight champion Patricio "Pitbull" Freire has expressed his interest in crossing over to boxing to face UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo. Aldo, who recently announced his comeback at UFC 301, is set to face Jonathan Martinez in his final bout under his current UFC contract. Freire sees this as an opportunity for Aldo to become a free agent and focus on boxing.
Freire, who is scheduled to defend his title against Jeremy Kennedy in the co-main event of Bellator Champions Series Belfast, believes that a boxing match between him and Aldo would be a significant event in combat sports . He suggested that Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, in association with the PFL, could promote the fight. This would be one of the first high-profile boxing matches between two MMA fighters, following the announcement of Nate Diaz versus Jorge Masvidal 2.
To make the boxing match against Aldo possible, Freire would need to discuss the opportunity with Donn Davis, the chairman of the PFL. Freire and Aldo have a mutual respect for each other as Brazilian athletes and believe that the fight should happen.
Although Freire has never competed in boxing, he is known for his striking abilities in the cage. Aldo, on the other hand, has already had three boxing matches since retiring from MMA, with a record of 2-0-1. Their potential matchup has garnered interest from Freire’s coach, Eric Albarracin, who believes that Freire has what it takes to prove himself as the best in the world.
Summary
- Bellator featherweight champion Patricio "Pitbull" Freire is interested in a boxing match against UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo.
- Aldo is making a comeback at UFC 301 and could use the opportunity to become a free agent and focus on boxing.
- Freire suggests that Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions and the PFL could promote the fight.
- Freire and Aldo have a mutual respect for each other and believe that the fight should happen.
- Freire’s coach, Eric Albarracin, is confident in Freire’s abilities and wants to see him prove himself as the best in the world.
