Alex Pereira has become a dominant force in combat sports. After making history as the first and only two-division concurrent champion in Glory Kickboxing, the Brazilian transitioned to MMA and quickly rose to prominence, becoming a UFC two-division champion in just seven fights. Now, Pereira has set his sights on a new challenge—boxing. In a recent interview, he shared that he has already begun training in the sport and is excited about UFC’s potential entry into boxing. He expressed confidence that MMA fighters, including himself, could succeed in the boxing world. Pereira hinted at an upcoming video showcasing his sparring session with a world-famous Brazilian boxer, adding to the anticipation of his potential debut in the ring.
At 37, Pereira stated that he aims to compete against the toughest opponents in the heavyweight division. While boxing is on his radar, he still has unfinished business in MMA. Pereira is contemplating a return to middleweight, where he once held the UFC belt after defeating Israel Adesanya at UFC 281. Although he later lost the title in a rematch with Adesanya, Pereira is eager for redemption at 185 pounds, especially after moving to light heavyweight to avoid the taxing weight cuts. He has expressed interest in fighting for the middleweight title again, currently held by Dricus Du Plessis, as a way to avenge his past loss and further solidify his legacy.
As Pereira’s career progresses, fans are left wondering if he can achieve even greater success by becoming the UFC’s first-ever three-division champion or if a return to middleweight will define his legacy. Either way, his amAlex Pereira bitions continue to capture the attention of the combat sports wor
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