Rashad Evans, a renowned figure in the MMA world, recently made a significant revelation during an interview with Damon Martin of MMAFighting.com. He disclosed that a highly anticipated boxing match with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is in the works and set to take place in early 2025. This news has sent shockwaves through the combat sports community. Uniting Two MMA Legends in the Boxing Ring
Evans' Decision to Dive into Training
Evans expressed his eagerness to take on this new challenge. At 45 years old, he could have chosen to simply enjoy the present phase of his life. However, the allure of getting another chance to fight “Rampage” proved too tempting. He shared, “I thought about [fighting again], and I was like I’m 45 years old right now, and I could just be done with it all and just enjoy this phase of my life that I’m in right now. But then I will always wonder if I would have just had that one boxing match just for fun, just to try it out.” This decision showcases his passion for the sport and his willingness to embrace new opportunities.
His training camp is in full swing, and he is dedicated to preparing himself for this unique bout. Evans believes that boxing is something he has always been a huge fan of, and this is his chance to experience it on a whole new level.
Jackson's Readiness for the Match
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is also in good shape and ready to step into the boxing ring. Evans mentioned that Jackson was getting ready for a fight with Shannon “The Cannon” [Briggs], which has kept him in prime condition. This sets the stage for an exciting showdown between two combat sports veterans.
Both Evans and Jackson bring a wealth of experience and skill to the table. Their past achievements in MMA have earned them a significant fan base, and now they are ready to showcase their boxing prowess.
BJPenn.com will continue to provide updates as more details emerge about this planned boxing match between Rashad Evans and Quinton Jackson. It is sure to be a spectacle that fans of both sports will not want to miss.