The four-time world boxing champion Acelino Popó Freitas enters the ring once again Fight Music Show, whose 6th edition takes place this Saturday (17) in São Paulo. The boxer, who has already faced influencers Whindersson Nunes and Kleber Bambam in past editions of the event, now faces actor Duda Nagle.
But who is Duda Nagle? He is the son of famous journalist Leda Nagle from Minas Gerais and the ex-husband of actress, model and presenter Sabrina Sato, with whom he has a daughter, Zoe. Anyone who thinks the actor is 'just another crazy guy' entering the ring to take punches from Popó is mistaken. Despite this being his official debut in the sport, Duda is already familiar with the gloves on his hands. In fact, this Thursday (15), the actor participated in a training session open to the public at the Municipal Market in São Paulo.
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Who is Duda Nagle?
Duda Nagle with her daughter Zoe and mother Leda Nagle. Photo: Reproduction Instagram
Born in Rio de Janeiro on May 17, 1983, Eduardo 'Duda' Nagle Marques is known for his work on television. He began his career on 'TV Globo' with appearances in soap operas 'Now It's Them' e 'Workout', in 2003. Afterwards, he acted in super productions such as 'America', 'Pages of Life', 'Seven Sins', 'Road to the Indies' e 'Hail George'.
The actor also worked for other networks. In 2014, he was in the miniseries 'Miracles of Jesus', from 'Record', and, the following year, starred in the soap opera 'Accomplices in a Rescue', on 'SBT'. In 2016, he returned to Globo for another season of 'Workout', and his most recent work in soap operas was 'The Lady of the Piece', 2019. Recently, he participated in the biblical series 'Kings', on Record.
Outside of acting, Duda also stands out as a communicator. Since 2024, he has hosted the podcast 'The Nagles', alongside her mother, where she discusses topics such as health, education and well-being with guests from different generations.
Duda Nagle has almost five million followers on her Instagram account.
Duda and the FMS
Duda Nagle (left) next to Esquivinha, who is also in FMS6. Photo: Reproduction Instagram
Despite being a newcomer to professional boxing, Duda says he already trained in martial arts — especially jiu-jitsu — and maintained good physical discipline. For the fight, he assembled a strong team, with coaches Edson Xuxa, Davi Souza and trainer Ricardo Trigo, specialists in combat sports and physical conditioning. For him, Saturday's fight goes beyond the ring. It is a milestone in his personal reinvention. He compares the experience to the blue belt exam in jiu-jitsu, a kind of martial baptism.
In one of his interviews, Duda said that the fight against Popó came almost as a sudden calling. The actor says that he had already spoken to the organizer of the FMS, Mama Brito, who wanted to participate in some edition of the event. One fine day, the businessman contacted Duda via WhatsApp and suggested the opponent: Popó. Despite the surprise, since the four-time boxing champion had challenged the former candidate for Mayor of São Paulo, Pablo Marçal, Nagle did not think twice and accepted the proposal.
According to Duda himself, the training was intense and transformative, it worked as a 'forge' for a new man who will come face to face with Popó in the ring.
Despite feeling ready, Duda is cautious: he scheduled a nose surgery for after the confrontation with Popó. The actor said he wants to have surgery to end the sinusitis attacks.
“The post-surgery period is really annoying, you have to stay away from training for about two months, so I kept putting it off. I sent a message to my doctor: 'I'm going to fight Popó, there's a big chance I'll break my nose, if I break my nose, how much time do I have to have the surgery?'. He said it would be five days, and he had already scheduled it for Monday, the fight is on a Saturday,” Duda told reporters. 'Who', in March of this year.
Zoe: the biggest reason
Duda found motivation in her daughter Zoe, 6 years old. Photo: Reproduction Instagram
The motivation to get into the ring also has a special name: Zoe. His 6-year-old daughter, the result of his relationship with presenter Sabrina Sato, was a direct inspiration for the challenge.
Duda says he was deeply touched when he saw his daughter recover from a broken arm with courage and resilience.
“She fell, cried, but recovered quickly and moved on. That inspired me. Adults sometimes have this fear of getting hurt. But she showed me that it is possible to move on,” the actor revealed in an interview with the magazine. 'Guys'.
Expectation to face Popó
Duda Nagle (left) in training for the FMS 6. Photo: Reproduction Instagram
O FMS 6 will feature 11 boxing duels, bringing together celebrities and athletes. The fight between Popó and Duda Nagle will be the main event of the night and promises to be one of the most talked about of the edition. Making his boxing debut at the age of 42 against a four-time world champion may seem crazy to some. But for the actor, it is the culmination of a silent preparation that began long before the invitation to face Popó.
In addition to training, Duda also dedicated himself to his diet and weight loss. He reached 86 kg and hopes to enter the ring against Popó at 83 kg. Despite of technical disparity Between him and the four-time world boxing champion, Duda sees the confrontation as a personal milestone, a kind of ritual.
“I see it as a rite of passage. I want it to be a turning point in my life. I want to leave there ready for bigger, more difficult things. Even though I know it’s one of the biggest challenges I could have, I’m willing to give it my best,” Nagle told 'Guys'.
On Saturday, when he steps into the ring with Popó, Duda Nagle not only carries the weight of the gloves, but also the courage of someone who has finally decided to cross his own limit.
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