Adesanya rules out boxing switch, focuses on UFC return
Israel Adesanya has addressed his future in mixed martial arts, clarifying his stance on a potential move to boxing. The former UFC middleweight champion expressed his preference for competing in the UFC, where he can utilize his full skill set. Adesanya also shared his thoughts on the current state of the middleweight division, describing it as less exciting than during his reign. He remains focused on his upcoming fight and aims to finish his career in the UFC.
Match highlights
- Israel Adesanya dismissed the idea of switching to boxing, saying he prefers fighting with all his weapons in the UFC.
- He stated that only Saudi Arabia could potentially tempt him with a boxing offer, but he does not want to be limited to just punches.
- Adesanya criticized the current UFC middleweight division as "bland" compared to when he was champion.
- He acknowledged that Khamzat becoming champion was the last exciting event in the division.
- Adesanya is currently on a three-fight losing streak and will be the betting underdog in his next bout against Joe Pyfer.
