Charles of the Bronx Celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Press release/Facebook/UFC
Former Ultimate lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) and current holder of the 'BMF' title, Charles of the Bronx He got into the spirit of a special event between the UFC and NBA Brazil and joked about the similarities between basketball stars and prominent names in the organization. With his trademark charisma, the 'Blurred Lion' also didn't hesitate to create his own "bridge" between the two worlds.
The interview, conducted in a relaxed tone, presented a dynamic that placed the lightweight fighter before the challenge of connecting great NBA players to UFC fighters. Without much time to think, 'Do Bronx' cited Ultimate legends one by one, while simultaneously being tasked with associating them with the basketball stars.
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"LeBron James... he's a versatile guy, right? I think he would be like a..." Anderson SilvaMichael Jordan… kind of like me, right (laughs)? Shaquille O'Neal… only the greats, man. Hmm, Jon JonesKobe Bryant… José AldoStephen Curry... wow, um, Israel adesanya"Gui Santos... it has to be with me, because he has the same things, the same tattoos, just like me, the same thoughts, the same mentality, so, with me," he said. Charles of the Bronx in the interview.
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Current situation of Charles from the Bronx
Enjoying a great run of form after winning the symbolic 'BMF' belt, 'Do Bronx' is resting for a few weeks with his family. The Brazilian intends to fight for the lightweight title this year.
However, for that to happen, it needs to wait for the outcome of the match between Ilia Topuria e Justin gaethje, which takes place at UFC White House on June 14th in Washington DC (USA).
Within this context, the São Paulo native has also made himself available to replace one of the athletes, should an unforeseen event, whether due to injury or any other situation, occur.
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