Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson is one of the most beloved legends in the sport of MMA. During his peak, the Pride legend took part in nearly all major fighting promotions. The former UFC light heavyweight champion revealed some really interesting information about his family’s past in a recent interview.
Rampage Jackson recently sat down with viral teenager Matan Evan on his podcast. During the conversation, Evan asked Jackson about his ethnicity. While going into detail, the retired fighter talked about his Irish roots. Rampage Jackson shed light on his ancestors being slaves to Irish people, which later dictated their family tree.
My family is mixed. I’m mixed with Irish. My grandmother and all her siblings, they look white. My grandparents’ grandparents were probably slaves. So, the family that owned by grandparents they were Irish people but they wasn’t racist people.
Rampage Jackson via Matan Evan’s YouTube channel
Many Irish were transported as indentured laborers to American and Caribbean colonies in the 17th century. Some of them went on to become slave masters. The Irish were not significant participants in the transatlantic slave trade. Rampage Jackson revealed his ancestors were treated as family by the Irish masters despite the negativity surrounding slavery.
Finding out about Jackson’s Irish ancestry was fascinating. Perhaps this demonstrates why the fighter thinks so highly of Conor McGregor. Jackson has, however, been extremely busy lately making appearances on podcasts. He had a podcast interview with Joe Rogan earlier, ending his long-going beef with the UFC commentator.
Rampage Jackson reveals losing his family after becoming an MMA superstar
Rampage Jackson, in his prime, was huge and was extremely popular among fight fans. The legend has shared some wild stories about the time he was in Japan and was adored by the people. However, all that fame came at a cost, and the fighter regretted paying for it.
Rampage Jackson (via X)In an interview with ESPN, Quinton Jackson dropped his ‘Rampage’ persona and went vulnerable, and revealed some tough decisions he made. According to the former UFC champion, with the MMA success, he went far from his family, ultimately losing them in the process.
I would have to honestly say that my biggest regret is even starting this sport. I think I would’ve lived a different life if I would’ve stayed home in Memphis and worked at the family business. I gained a lot of fans and made a lot of money but I feel like I lost my family.
Rampage Jackson via ESPN
Jackson also talked about how he lives away from his parents, who are growing old. Irrespective of the superstar lifestyle, he lost something despite gaining a grand legacy. Nonetheless, Jackson currently has a rather popular podcast where he often brings interesting guests and shares his MMA knowledge. One could say he has gained a new family in retirement.
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