UFC heavyweight champion names former champion as dream opponent
The UFC heavyweight champion discussed a potential matchup with a former champion during a training session shared on social media. The champion is recovering from eye surgery and has not yet been cleared for sparring.
bbc.co.ukThe UFC heavyweight champion met with a former World's Strongest Man during preparations for an upcoming boxing match and discussed a potential crossover bout. The meeting was recorded and posted on DAZN Boxing's YouTube channel. The former World's Strongest Man is scheduled to face another boxer on June 13 at Manchester's AO Arena in a pay-per-view event.
Training session details The UFC champion appeared at the session in a supporting role while recovering from eye surgery. Medical clearance for full contact sparring has not yet been granted. When asked about a dream opponent, the champion named a former UFC champion who recently returned to professional wrestling.
The champion cited childhood viewership of the wrestler's matches as a factor in the selection. The former champion returned to wrestling last month after previously teasing retirement. The timing of the return coincided with the champion's comments about the matchup.
Recovery timeline The champion, age 33, remains focused on health recovery before considering any future bouts. Full medical clearance is required before contact training can resume. Blockbuster crossover events remain secondary to the immediate priority of regaining sparring eligibility.
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