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Roy Jones Jr. looking to box against Fedor Emelianenko in an exhibition: “I think that such a fight is possible.”

Roy Jones Jr. vs Fedor Emelianenko All-time boxing icon Roy Jones Jr. is looking to have an exhibition boxing match against the heavyweight MMA great Fedor Emelianenko. According to the American boxer, negotiations have already begun. In an interview with the Russian website Tass.ru, Roy Jones Jr. discussed boxing Fedor Emelianenko in an exhibition, he said: “Yes, such a fight is […]

All-time boxing icon Roy Jones Jr. is looking to have an exhibition boxing match against the heavyweight MMA great Fedor Emelianenko. According to the American boxer, negotiations have already begun.

In an interview with the Russian website Tass.ru, Roy Jones Jr. discussed boxing Fedor Emelianenko in an exhibition, he said:

“Yes, such a fight is possible as an exhibition. We have already somehow negotiated on this subject, but they have not [agreed to] anything. I think that such a fight is possible.”

In 2021, Fedor also asked for the fight. He said:

“I have great respect for him [Roy Jones Jr.] as an athlete, a person, like a legend. He is one of the most outstanding boxer in the world of all time. Of course, it would be a great honor for me to perform in such a fight. I am interested in such fights. There are a few things we need to do — we need a promotion that is ready to organize such a fight. We also need to discuss the terms.“

Roy Jones Jr. vs Fedor Emelianenko?

The US-born Roy Jones Jr. was an incredibly accomplished boxer. After earning a silver medal in the Olympics, he would go on to pick up world titles across four weight classes including middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight. He left professional boxing in 2018 with a 66-9 record. Although, in 2020 he took an exhibition boxing match against the legendary Mike Tyson.

Russia’s Fedor Emelianenko s an all-time MMA great with notable wins over Mark Coleman, Kevin Randleman, Mirko Cro Cop, Tim Sylvia, Andrei Arlovski, Frank Mir, and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, among many others. Coming off a first-round knockout of Timothy Johnson, Fedor will be fighting for the Bellator Heavyweight World Title against Ryan Bader. This February 4 matchup at Bellator 290 has been declared as Emelianenko’s final fight in MMA.

Fedor Emelianenko has participated in exhibition fights previously. Fedor has faced Gegard Mousasi and Shinya Aoki in MMA exhibition matchups. But, the Russian heavyweight has no official experience in boxing as a professional.

Fedor Emelianenko Reveals How He Wants To Be Remembered In MMA

Bellator heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko wants to be remembered as a fighter who was humble as he gets ready for Bellator 290. Emelianenko will face Bellator Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader in the Bellator 290 main event this Saturday. It is the final fi…

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Shogun Rua reveals scuppered plan for super fight with Fedor Emelianenko: ‘It would have been an honor’

Brazilian veteran, Shogun Rua has revealed that PRIDE FC officials had attempted to book a super fight between himself and fellow former promotional champion, Fedor Emelianenko during their stints with the now-defunct organization, speaking candidly of the missed-out clash. Rua, a former PRIDE FC middleweight Grand Prix victor back in 2005, is set to make […]

Rua, a former PRIDE FC middleweight Grand Prix victor back in 2005, is set to make his expected retirement walk at UFC 283 next month in his native Brazil, taking on light heavyweight prospect, Ihor Potieria.

As for Emelianenko, the former PRIDE FC heavyweight champion and Grand Prix victor, is scheduled to headline Bellator 290 in February in a heavyweight title rematch with champion, Ryan Bader, in a bout which is also expected to serve as Emelianenko’s swansong in professional mixed martial arts.

Shogun Rua reveals plans for made for him to fight Fedor Emelianenko

Sharing a story of how he almost fought both Emelianenko and then compatriot, Wanderlei Silva – whom he described as an “idol” during their PRIDE FC tenures, Rua admitted he would have been honored to have competed against the Russian.

“After I won the light heavyweight [Grand Prix] and he (Fedor Emelianenko) won the heavyweight Grand Prix, the promoters started to talk about a super fight, but it never happened,” Shogun Rua told Sherdog. “Coincidentally, I was probably closer to fighting my idol, Wanderlei (Silva) before he lost to Ricardo Arona in the semi finals.”

“It would have been an honor to fight Fedor when we were both in our primes,” Shogun Rua continued. “In my opinion, Fedor is among the three best pound-for-pound fighters ever.” (Transcribed by MMA Mania)

In 2010, Rua competed for the UFC light heavyweight title in a rematch against compatriot, Lyoto Machida, securing the undisputed crown with a first round knockout win at UFC 113.

Attempting to snap a two-fight losing skid to both Paul Craig, and Ovince Saint Preux in his Brazil homecoming against Potieria, Rua’s most recent professional win came in the form of a split decision win over Minotouro Nogueira in 2020.

MMA Twitter Reacts To Ryan Bader Vs. Fedor Emelianenko 2 Announcement

Bellator made a splash with a massive announcement for next year with Ryan Bader facing Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 290. The promotion announced the news of the Bader/Emelianenko heavyweight title rematch on Friday. The card will air on CBS and take …

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Fedor Emelianenko retirement fight set for Bellator 290 on February 4th vs. Ryan Bader

After nearly 23 years, Russian combat sports legend ‘The Last Emperor’ Fedor Emelianenko will retire in 2023. Stepping into the cage one more time, Emelianenko will take on reigning Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader at Bellator 290 on February 4th, 2023. Emanating from the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, the card will air live on […]

After nearly 23 years, Russian combat sports legend ‘The Last Emperor’ Fedor Emelianenko will retire in 2023.

Stepping into the cage one more time, Emelianenko will take on reigning Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader at Bellator 290 on February 4th, 2023. Emanating from the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, the card will air live on CBS. It will be the first time Bellator will feature on network television and the first time CBS has aired an MMA event in over a decade.

The fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Ryan Bader will be a rematch of their January 2019 bout during the Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix tournament final. Bader scored a 35-second knockout against ‘The Last Emperor’ to capture the then-vacant heavyweight championship. Already the holder of Bellator’s light heavyweight title, ‘Darth’ Bader became a two-division champion with his destruction of Emelianenko.

MMA is back on CBS.

Bellator event headlined by Fedor Emelianenko x Ryan Bader 2 for the heavyweight title will air live on CBS on Feb. 4. Yoel Romero vs. the winner of Anderson/Nemkov for the 205 belt, too.

First time MMA is on CBS since 2013.

First reported by @Shak_Fu.

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) November 18, 2022

Scott Coker Comments on Fedor Emelianenko Retirement Fight Airing on CBS

Bellator MMA president Scott Coker issued a statement following the announcement, explicitly discussing the promotion’s debut on network television.

“We have been working tirelessly on growing this brand into the global powerhouse it is today and a primetime slot on CBS has always been one of our key objectives,” Coker said. “With a healthy roster full of many of the world’s very best fighters, along with elite up-and-coming prospects and legends of the game, I’m very excited to showcase this event on the most-watched network in America.”

In his prime, Fedor Emelianenko went on a 27-fight win streak across multiple promotions including Rings, PRIDE, Affliction, and Strikeforce. Time eventually caught up with ‘The Last Emperor’ and he found himself dropping three straight under the Strikeforce banner. Emelianenko recovered winning five in a row before signing with Bellator in 2017. In the last five years, ‘The Last Emperor’ has gone 4-2 with wins over Frank Mir, Chael Sonnen, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, and Tim Johnson.

His last loss inside the cage was the 2019 meeting with Ryan Bader. If Fedor Emelianenko gets the victory in his final MMA appearance this February, he will not only avenge the last loss of his career, he will walk away as a world champion.

Fedor Emelianenko brands Russian athletes ‘hostages’ amid backlash over war with Ukraine

Pride Fighting Championship veteran and Bellator heavyweight contender, Fedor Emelianenko has labelled Russian athletes as “hostages” amid their selection for and involvement in the ongoing war with neighboring, Ukraine. Emelianenko, a former Pride FC heavyweight champion and Grand Prix victor, has been sidelined from active competition since a stunning Moscow homecoming back in October of […]

Emelianenko, a former Pride FC heavyweight champion and Grand Prix victor, has been sidelined from active competition since a stunning Moscow homecoming back in October of last year, defeating Timothy Johnson with a spectacular first round knockout victory. The victory came as Emelianenko’s second consecutively after a first frame knockout win over Quinton Jackson.

Challenging for the Bellator heavyweight title in a Grand Prix finale clash against former two-weight champion, Ryan Bader back in January 2019, Emelianenko suffered a first round knockout loss in just 35 seconds.

Fedor Emelianenko comments on the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine

Emelianenko, a politician in his native Russia, commented on the ongoing war between his native country and Ukraine, claiming athletes involved from the former country are just “hostages” in the situation.

“Until recently, sport was out of politics,” Fedor Emelianenko told Tass during a recent interview. “Now, the situation has developed that talented Russian athletes are hostages of socio-political problems between states. Hopes, plans and colossal efforts have been reduced to zero, faith in the justice of the main principles of Olympism has been lost.”

“We are sure that athletes should compete with worthy opponents, because this is the most important thing for the development of sports,” Fedor Emelianenko continued. “And our team is one of the strongest in the world. A whole competitive and constantly developing team has dropped out of the world MMA. We would like to not that this year the Russian national team was formed as part in all international competitions next year.”

40-6(1) as a professional, Emelianenko has landed wins over the likes of Ricardo Arona, Renato Sobral, Semmy Schilt, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Mark Coleman, Kevin Randleman, Mirko Cro Cop, Mark Hunt, Tim Sylvia, Andrei Arlovski, Frank Mir, and Chael Sonnen.