Rogério Minotouro in politics? PSDB invites fighter to contest elections in Rio de Janeiro

R. Minotouro is retired from MMA. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @minotouromma

PRIDE legend and one of the biggest names in Brazilian MMA, Rogério Minotouro He must be another fighter running for a place in politics. According to 'O Globo', the athlete was invited by the PSDB to be one of the 'vote pullers' in the Rio de Janeiro elections in 2022. In addition to him, former football coach, Joel Santana, also received the invitation .

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“Joel has this authentic way of speaking his mind, which is very important for a politician nowadays. Minotouro has major inclusion projects through sport”, said the current Secretary of State for Infrastructure and Works of the Rio de Janeiro government, Max Lemos.

According to the publication, Lemos is waiting for a response from Minotouro until the 19th of this month. An MMA professional for almost 20 years, Rogério retired in July 2020, after the defeat in the trilogy with Mauricio Shogun. He hung up his gloves with a record of 23 triumphs and 10 setbacks.

Recently, on February 9, the brother of Rodrigo Minotauro He performed victoriously over Leonardo 'Leleco' Guimarães in boxing, according to the judges' decision. The fight took place between Whindersson Nunes and Acelino 'Popó' Freitas in the main event of the night.