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 in every of his nation’s most iconic and gifted 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 most effective One Day Worldwide bowler of all time in 2002.
As first reported by AryNews.com, Tahmoor, who at present lives in the US, 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 resolution to take up MMA reasonably than cricket, the previous Pakistan captain mentioned:
“My son has been residing in America, there may be not a lot cricket there, anyway. I’ve given my kids the appropriate to dwell the life they need. If he desires to be a fighter, then he should.”
Tahmoor Akrami was additionally profitable in his first beginner 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 best paid heavyweight within the group’s historical past.
Daniel Cormier, who has held each mild heavyweight and heavyweight titles, weighed in on the bout between Jones and Gane. In response to ‘DC’, Gane probably presents extra issues for ‘Bones’ than Ngannou would have:
“I believed Jon [Jones] vs. Francis [Ngannou] was the most important and my most anticipated struggle due to the risks that Francis Ngannou presents to Jon Jones with the ability and every 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 could be possibly a tougher model matchup in Ciryl Gane…”
Catch Cormier’s response right here:
