Sometimes, words can hit harder than fists. Who better to use those weaponized words other than the trash-talking legend Chael Sonnen? The former UFC middleweight contender proved this once again. Before his boxing debut against Anderson Silva, Sonnen unleashed a verbal assault on boxing’s greatest athletes.
Sonnen is known for his unfiltered persona and witty retorts. His target for this taunt was the literacy of boxing’s most renowned figures. He spared no one, not even the boxing legends like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson. The American Gangster started by citing his lack of respect for boxing and boxers.
We all have to play along cuz Muhammad Ali is dead. We all have to play along like he was a good boxer, he wasn’t. We have to play along like Mike Tyson was a good boxer, he wasn’t…. These are idiots… I’ve written more books than the greatest boxers in history have read, collectively.
Chael Sonnen via Spaten Fight Night
Chael Sonnen‘s reputation for trash talk is well-established in MMA circles. However, taking on boxing’s pantheon was new. Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, and Tyson Fury weren’t spared from Sonnen’s sharp tongue. His words may have left a stinging taste in the mouths of boxing fans. It’s not every day someone takes verbal jabs at these boxing legends.
As for his fight against former rival Anderson Silva, it went to a draw. The bout was lackluster as both fighters didn’t want to finish the fight. However, Silva was a much quicker and skillful fighter among the two. He landed much more than Sonnen and even gave him a bloody nose. However, both their hands were raised at the end of the exhibition fight. This may be the start of Chael Sonne’s boxing adventures.
Chael Sonnen opens up on his next opponent after Anderson Silva
The former UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen recently went against Anderson Silva in an exhibition boxing match. But for Sonnen, this isn’t just about settling old scores. It’s about what comes next. He has his eyes set on another rival, Jorge Masvidal.
Chael Sonnen wants Jorge Masvidal next (via MMA Fighting/ DAZN)Sonnen dropped a bombshell in a recent interview with Ariel Helwani. He viewed the Silva fight as a mere appetizer and revealed the main course was something else. As per him, a showdown with Jorge Masvidal was the next move.
No. If I fight Anderson, it’s a comeback fight.’ I’m fighting Jorge Masvidal. This is part of the training.
Chael Sonnen via The MMA Hour
Chael Sonnen vows Anderson Silva is a warmup for Jorge Masvidal boxing match: ‘He did call me out and I do accept’ https://t.co/ELCAkJzdfG
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) June 15, 2024
Sonnen’s words carry the weight of a man on a mission. However, the 47-year-old hasn’t competed since 2019, apart from today’s boxing match against Silva. His hatred of Masvidal and their longtime beef may be the fuel he needs to go out there and fight Masvidal.
