Former UFC star, Ben Rothwell, looks at boxing hits with two -time world champion Anthony Joshua.
After a noteworthy 12-year term from UFC, in which he developed an impressive professional MMA 39 victories and 14 losses, including 28 knockout, Rothwell gained a brand thanks to his knockout power and the ability to end the duels rapidly.
From the moment of leaving the UFC in 2021, “Massive Ben” ventured to the kingdom of Bare Knuckle Fighting and quickly reached three knockout in BKFC, culminating his viral victory, which won him the title of heavyweight in Knuckle Mania 5. Only 36 seconds, in his pocket $ 150,000 for his efforts.
Now a free agent after four fights in BKFC, Rothwell erected a monument of entering a square circle, calling Anthony Joshua as part of his final wishes. During the interview at the show Ariel, Helwani Rothwell shared his aspirations: “At the moment I am a free agent, I love BKFC very much, I love David Feldman and I would like to continue and even end my career here.
“How much time do I have? Maybe about a year, it really depends. But Francis Ngannou, Anthony Joshua, guys who defeated their guys. Establishing gloves and proving how good I am a very bucket of a list in boxing.
In addition, he explained his point, adding: “At the moment BKFC and UFC fans simply say that I am the accused. They do not understand my precision, they do not understand how talented I am, but if I can fight one of it would be a huge opportunity for me to show the world how good I am. “
As for his current title and future prospects, he said: “Before I finished fighting, I want to bring as much respect for this belt. If I have to go to the fight, I think BKFC would support me. I think we intend to come up with something and I will defend this belt. “
Meanwhile, Joshua will gladly return to form after a recent defeat. “AJ” experienced a deep failure with a knockout for Daniel Dubois in September. The narrative around Joshua also includes his earlier meeting with the opponent of the crossover MMA; The former heavyweight master faced Francis Ngannou last year, ensuring a performance that ended the victory in the second round.