Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovsky will compete within the boxing ring later this month.
“The Pitbull” hasn’t been seen in observe because it collided with Martin Buday at UFC 303 final June. The previous champion entered the match on three consecutive wins, beforehand struggling losses towards Waldo Cortes-Acosta, Dotale Mayes and Marcos Rogerio de Lima. Sadly, for Andrei Arlovsky, he was handed the lack of a break up resolution final summer time by “Basdith.” After his defeat, he was launched from the promotion.
Many assumed that the 46-year-old would retire after the discharge of the UFC, however they’d be incorrect. Earlier this yr, Andrei Arlovsky signed a deal to take part within the rising world combat league. For now, the previous heavyweight champion is ready for a date and is ready for an opponent for his promotional debut. Within the meantime, Arlovski determined to ebook a combat with Mike Perry’s soiled boxing promotion.
The league was based by Platinum late final yr and options fighters who participate in boxing in 4-ounce gloves. Elbows are additionally permitted in soiled boxing leagues and “conditional” floor exchanges. Their first occasion went down final November, that includes former UFC middleweight Yoel Romero in the principle occasion. “The Soldier of God” gained a devastating knockout victory over PowerSlap veteran Duane Crespo that night time.
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Heavy-class warfare: Arlovski vs Hodges🔥
Former UFC heavyweight champion step into a grimy boxing ring for the primary time!
Andrei “The Pit Bull” Arlovski brings his legendary expertise and knockout energy to soiled boxing, however Hodges is able to shock the world.
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– Soiled Boxing Championship (@dirtyboxing_) March 12, 2025
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovsky units for the soiled boxing 1 occasion
Soiled Boxing, which was faraway from the occasion for a number of months, now may have one other distinguished UFC expertise competing beneath their banner. Later this month, in Miami, Andrei Arlovsky will meet younger Terrance Hodges. Since starting his fight sports activities profession in 2015, Jefe has competed in boxing, Muay Thai and kickboxing. He at the moment has the chance to win the largest victory of his profession in “The Pitbull.”
The remainder of the Soiled Boxing 1 card additionally options the aforementioned return of Yoel Romero, in addition to different notable skills. For now, this is how playing cards stack up:
Yoel Romero vs. Ras Hylton
Andrei Arlovski vs. Terrance Hodges
Ulysses Dias vs. Brian Maxwell
Mike Breeden vs. Eric Moon
Maurice Inexperienced vs. Rakim Cleveland
Baba Jenkins vs. Gabriel Macario
Alexander Schenk vs. Tristan Galician
Robinson Perez vs. Bumble
Claudia Zamora vs. Cat Nelson
Diego Romo vs. Sean Hottoting
Corey Jackson vs. Marcellus Wallace
Guilherme Bastos Vs. Gabriel Morales
What do you consider the announcement of this battle? Are you excited to see Andrei Arlovski energetic?
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