Legendary Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram is probably going feeling proud after he introduced that his son Tahmoor is now knowledgeable MMA fighter.
Akram, often known as ‘The Sultan of Swing’, is one among his nation’s most iconic and proficient cricketers in its historical past. The 56-year-old was the primary bowler to achieve the 500-wicket mark again in 2003 and was voted the very best One Day Worldwide bowler of all time in 2002.
As first reported by AryNews.com, Tahmoor, who at present lives in america, has determined to compete in skilled MMA as their is not an enormous marketplace for cricket within the US.
Wasim Akram confirmed that his son had additionally taken half in his first bout while working within the United Arab Emirates.
When requested about Tahmoor’s choice to take up MMA quite than cricket, the previous Pakistan captain stated:
“My son has been residing in America, there’s not a lot cricket there, anyway. I’ve given my kids the suitable to reside the life they need. If he desires to be a fighter, then he should.”
Tahmoor Akrami was additionally profitable in his first novice MMA bout. The 26-year-old confirmed on Instagram that he was capable of finding a second-round end and was excited to proceed honing his craft within the sport.
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Former MMA fighter Daniel Cormier breaks down Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane
The heavyweight division was placed on discover this week after Dana White confirmed that Francis Ngannou had vacated the title and was launched from the promotion. The UFC president additionally added that Jon Jones will face Ciryl Gane for the vacant title.
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‘The Predator’ and the UFC brass have been in talks for a while a few new deal, with Ngannou pushing for the group to assist promote a superfight between himself and boxing champion Tyson Fury. White reportedly refused, and Ngannou turned down a deal that the UFC president claimed would have made him the very best paid heavyweight within the group’s historical past.
Daniel Cormier, who has held each gentle heavyweight and heavyweight titles, weighed in on the bout between Jones and Gane. Based on ‘DC’, Gane doubtlessly presents extra issues for ‘Bones’ than Ngannou would have:
“I believed Jon [Jones] vs. Francis [Ngannou] was the largest and my most anticipated battle due to the hazards that Francis Ngannou presents to Jon Jones with the ability and every little thing, however let’s not go loopy right here and act as if Jon Jones has not seen energy earlier than. He’s seen energy. Nothing like the ability of Ngannou. I consider that what he has now’s possibly a tougher type matchup in Ciryl Gane…”
Catch Cormier’s response right here:
