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UFC Champion Alex Pereira Eyes Boxing Challenge Ahead

10/18/2025

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Alex Pereira, UFC light heavyweight champion, 38, aims to transition to boxing after his MMA career.
Following a quick victory over Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, Pereira seeks a heavyweight bout with Jon Jones.
He says the move is driven by the challenge, not money.
As a GLORY Kickboxing champion, he seeks to add boxing to his résumé before retiring, despite age and interest from Jake Paul and Oleksandr Usyk.

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Story summary

Alex Pereira, UFC light heavyweight champion, 38, aims to transition to boxing after his MMA career.
Following a quick victory over Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, Pereira seeks a heavyweight bout with Jon Jones.
He says the move is driven by the challenge, not money.
As a GLORY Kickboxing champion, he seeks to add boxing to his résumé before retiring, despite age and interest from Jake Paul and Oleksandr Usyk.