This time, they are in the boxing octagon which is days away Saturday and, long time rivals Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva are ready for battle. What ensued was an evenly matched fight series where both fighters hit each other as hard as they could, body shots included, and when they step inside the Octagon this month in Sao Paulo, Sonnen plans to reciprocate just that.
Even if we use the rule set that is considered to help Silva, who is considered arguably the most devastating striker in the history of the MMA, Sonnen will not crumble. In an open workout on Tuesday, when a reporter was kind enough to point out that sonnen has his work cut out for him, Sonnen scoffed and repeated his desire to dangerously engage with Silva.
“I heard that he would possibly have the upper hand in a boxing match,” said Sonnen now to a flock of reporters eagerly waiting to listen to him. “Well that might be true I don’t even know, I got the best of him most of the times in MMA bouts yet he fond a way to get his hand up, I don’t even gets the point when people use such words.”
Just as he planned, Sonnen has been grinding relentlessly for years, and it comes from a man who beat the odds and became a champion. A well-known fighter with a history of mixed martial arts wrestling and a shenanigger attitude, Sonnen has always loved to play the mind games as much as he enjoys fighting. He showed every bit of confidence in his during a blunt conversation where he addressed his mentality in the approach to Saturday’s match.
Chael Sonnen’s son Thero lays out a “wise” path to victory for his father 😅 pic.twitter.com/TQ5W4Ps9lE
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) June 11, 2024
“My anxiety would not be any less if this was a wrestling match, it will not be any less because I have been practicing this my whole life, I would want to beat him, I would see the opportunity, I would be here talking to all of you guys, inside me I will be very nervous, this is what I am for the boxing match and I will never give you a chance,” Said Sonnen.
For Sonnen, the fight is not merely an event meant to be watched but a way to pay off a score. The pair of them had previously met during earlier fights in the o2 arena when they were part of the UFC organisation, and both fights were as amazing as Silva stunning the crowd with an extraordinary submission win after being down on the scorecard or Silva spearing his opponent to secure a second win in their bout. But in boxing, to Sonnen, is a new rule that he can now navigate to get even with his rivals.
Silva, on the other hand, has been concentrating on his preparation and training and has been rather quiet about the impending battle. After an amazing career in mixed martial arts, the legendary Brazilian boxer showed glimpses of his old prowess in recent bouts. His accurate punching and keen sense of opponent movement have served him well in the boxing ring.
oh nothing just Chael Sonnen loading his gloves with rocks before his boxing match against Anderson Silva this weekend 😂 pic.twitter.com/CwwUcQIaor
— OOC MMA (@oocmma) June 11, 2024
The battle has created a lot of anticipation because of the history these two competitors have shared as well as the prospect of unpredictable results. Both observers and fans are curious to watch how Sonnen’s determination and wrestling mentality translate to the fine art of boxing against Silva’s skillful striking.
Sonnen’s aggressive language and unwavering desire are guaranteed to keep the emphasis on this much anticipated showdown as fight night approaches. Another exciting chapter in the Sonnen-Silva narrative is likely to unfold at Saturday’s fight in Sao Paulo, a sport where the unexpected frequently becomes reality.
Watch this space for what looks to be a thrilling rematch between two of the greatest adversaries in mixed martial arts history—this time, boxing gloves on. Fans are going to be treated, whether it’s another spectacular performance by Silva or a nice victory for Sonnen.
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