VIDEO: With no fight scheduled, Charles do Bronx shines in horse race and takes home trophy

Charles of the Bronx, who has no scheduled fight, competes in horse fighting. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/charlesdobronxs

Former UFC lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg), Charles of the Bronx He traded punches in the octagon for the reins of a racehorse. Last weekend (7), the Brazilian won the traditional 'Grand Premio Interprovincial La Mill'a, in Santa Fé, Argentina.

The former champion's passion for equestrian competitions is well known to his fans. The São Paulo native, who has participated in several equestrian events in Brazil, celebrated his achievement on social media and expressed gratitude for the dream come true.

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“I just have to thank God for letting me fulfill another big dream, which is to race horses in Argentina and to be able to win such a big and important competition as the Milla, here in Arteaga, with this machine: Gora Look Egípicio. What happiness”, he wrote. Charles of the Bronx.

Charles's victory on the tracks comes at a time when his future in MMA is still uncertain. The fighter has not competed since April of this year, when he was defeated by Arman Tsarukyan in history UFC 300. Despite having announced his return to the octagon soon, the Brazilian still does not have an official date for his next fight.

Recently, Do Bronx's name has been speculated in possible clashes with Alexander Volkanovsky e Dan Hooker, but so far no confirmation has been made.

VIDEO: Charles do Bronx shines in horse race and takes home trophy

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