Former rival ignores UFC and challenges José Aldo to boxing rematch: 'I don't want to get kicked again'

José Aldo He is a former UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC

The historic struggle between Urijah faber e José Aldo may get a new chapter. More than a decade after the fight that made the Brazilian famous in the WEC, the North American challenged the former featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg) of the WEC. UFC for a rematch, but this time in the boxing ring.

Faber's proposal comes after a grappling victory over Bibiano Fernandes and a period of reflection on your career. The veteran made reference to Aldo's powerful low kick that marked the fight between the two in 2010 to avoid the fight on the feet.

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“Mendes and I fought Aldo and it was our toughest fight, so I would prefer not to lose to Aldo at this point in my life (laughs). I would have a boxing match against him. I think they offered me something a little while ago, before he re-signed with the UFC, but it wasn't the kind of interesting offer. I talked to Aldo before about boxing without gloves, but he had no desire to do that. I would have a boxing match with Aldo. I wouldn't want to do a kickboxing fight with him. I learned my lesson. Google, 'Perna de Urijah faber'”, declared the veteran in an interview with 'MMA Fighting'.

However, the rematch faces obstacles. Aldo, who recently renewed his contract with the UFC, is focused on his MMA career. Furthermore, the Brazilian had already shown little interest in bare-knuckle boxing matches, one of the types suggested by Urijah.

José Aldo in the UFC

At 37 years old, Aldo, one of the biggest names in the history of the sport, is looking for another victory to consolidate his legacy. The Brazilian, who has already won the featherweight belt and competed for the bantamweight title, has accumulated 32 triumphs and eight setbacks in his career.

In its last performance, in May this year, it surpassed Jonathan martinez by unanimous decision of the judges in the UFC 301, held in Rio de Janeiro. The former featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg.) faces promising North American Mario Bautista on the main card of UFC 307, scheduled for October 5th, in Salt Lake City.

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