During the preview of the fight between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway, numerous figures from various sports wanted to give their opinion on what could happen during this fight. Some, like Sergio Ramos, self-confessed fans of mixed martial arts, They were on the side of the Spanish-Georgian champion. But others simply thought that the feather monarch could not handle the Hawaiian legend.
One of them was the several times named best footballer in the world, Cristiano Ronaldowho was with the former UFC champion and current PFL champion, Francis Ngannou, and his coach, Eric Nicksick, analyzing the fight and its possibilities, statements that, in the end, did not sit well with the Spanish-Georgian champion, for obvious reasons.
«(Topuria) talks too much… I think when he knocked out Volkanovski, he wasn’t ready because of that kick with Islam… Topuria didn’t fight with the best. If he beats Max, I’ll respect that. He has never been knocked out. That’s why it will be difficult for Topuria,” Cristiano Ronaldo said quietly, during his conversations with Ngannou and company.
I didn’t expect someone like you to be unable to distinguish between confidence and arrogance. But, at the end of the day, we all reflect our own reality onto others. I wish you the best for what remains of your career, and God bless your family. https://t.co/cGWYvCs2tr
— Ilia Topuria (@Topuriailia) November 2, 2024
An image that Topuria was able to see after his victory by KO against Holloway and to which he responded forcefully, but formally, through social networks. «I didn’t expect that someone like you couldn’t distinguish between confidence and arrogance.. But, in the end, we all reflect our own reality on others. I wish you the best for what remains of your career and may God bless your family,” said the UFC champion, who was noted to be upset with Cristiano Ronaldo’s statements.
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