White says Shaq wants in the Octagon
Several athletes have crossed over to mixed martial arts over the past several years, with varying degrees of success. Former…
Several athletes have crossed over to mixed martial arts over the past several years, with varying degrees of success. Former baseball slugger Jose Canseco embarrassed himself in Japan last year. Football legend Herschel Walker acquitted himself quite well in winning a Strikeforce match earlier this year, and veteran boxer James Toney will fight Randy Couture in the UFC this summer.
But will we quite literal see the biggest MMA crossover of them all any time soon?
UFC president Dana White told “The Dan Patrick Show” that of all the celebrities who have become MMA fans, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is the one who wants in the cage the most.
“Shaq’s been terrorizing me for years [to fight in the UFC]. He’s been training for years,” White said. When Patrick asked if White would face him, Dana quickly said, “Hell no! I’m not facing him.”