It looks like Anderson Silva's boxing career isn't over yet, at least for now.
In a post published on Instagram on Saturday, former NFL star turned actor Terry Crews expressed a strong interest in boxing the former UFC middleweight champion in what will likely be Silva's final shot in combat sports. .
“Okay, Anderson Silva, I've been training,” Cruz said. “Ready, June 15th. See you at fight night in Brazil, guys. June 15th, let's go. Anderson Silva, me, you. Let's make it happen. What? Terry・Cruise is here. Brazil.
Silva last fought in October 2022, losing a decision to Jake Paul, who has quickly become a major figure in professional boxing among Gen Z. Silva retired from MMA in October 2020 and turned to boxing in June 2021 after losing four of his last five fights in the UFC.
As for Cruz, he retired from the NFL in 1997 and recorded tackles during a pro football era that included playing for the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers (previously in San Diego), and Green Bay Packers. It happened only three times. . He was also a member of two practice squads, including the then-Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles. Crews also had a brief stint with the now-defunct NFL Europe's Rhine Fire in 1995.
Boxing News – Oleksandr Usyk nearly KOs Tyson Fury, first loss to Hand's Gypsy King
But outside of football, Cruise is best known for his work as a paid actor. He has appeared in films such as “White Chicks'' and “The Longest Yard,'' to name a few. Cruise has around 14 million followers on his Instagram, so this fight would be a potential intrigue for both fan bases.
As of this writing, the rounds and rules have not been disclosed.
For more daily coverage of UFC, MMA, WWE, and AEW, keep reading MMA Knockout.
Follow MMA Knockout twitterInstagram and Facebook.
