Doric SamAugust 22, 2024
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After leaving WWE this summertime, Bobby Lashley revealed that he has strategies to attempt his hand at boxing, however WWE Hall of Famer Booker T alerted him not to chase after a match versus Jake Paul.
Throughout a look on The Laboratory with Plaz previously this month, Lashley discussed his interests beyond expert fumbling and stated, “I'm going to do a boxing match. We've currently discussed this boxing match. I may have a chance to do it. I'm boxing someone in Vegas. There is a challenger.”
Booker T stated throughout his Hall of Fame podcast that while he appreciates Lashley's aspiration, he does not desire the 48-year-old to get too ahead of himself by pursuing a battle versus Paul, who is set to deal with Mike Tyson on Nov. 15.
“I like Bobby, however if you wish to go get knocked out, go battle Jake Paul,” Booker T stated (h/t Subhojeet Mukherjee of Ringside News). “Doesn't matter [that he's bigger] one bit. [Lashley is] older, slower, along with he hasn't been training to be a fighter. Boxing is not something you play, as genuine as it possible might be. If I was encouraging Bobby Lashley, I would recommend him, ‘Bro. Do something else.'”
Paul has an expert boxing record of 10-1. The 27-year-old has actually dealt with criticism for selecting matches versus older challengers who do not have a background in boxing. His approaching bout versus the 58-year-old Tyson is no various, however it's a marquee occasion that will be relayed on Netflix.
Lashley shared a video of his boxing training on Instagram. He likewise formerly completed in MMA and has an expert record of 15-2, so he's adept when it concerns fight sports. It will be fascinating to see how things play out as he includes a brand-new discipline to his collection.
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