Junior Dos Santos calls for an opportunity to face heavyweight boxing’s best: “Stop avoiding to talk about my name”

Former UFC fighter Junior dos Santos has called for an opportunity to take on some of heavyweight boxing’s finest.

Last night, Francis Ngannou went head to head with Anthony Joshua in a blockbuster showdown. In the end, Joshua secured a massive knockout win in the second round. It left many wondering whether or not MMA fighters should continue to crossover into professional boxing.

One man who has toyed with the idea of boxing is Junior dos Santos. Right now, the former UFC heavyweight champion holds the gold in Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA after knocking out Alan Belcher last weekend.

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In a recent tweet, dos Santos has made it clear that he wants a chance to do something special.

Of course not
Tell those boxing guys to stop avoiding to talk about my name and denying fighting me.
I am the boxing in the MMA world that can beat those boxing guys, whoever follows the sport knows that.
Also I’ve been saying this for a long time.
It’s time to make it happen… https://t.co/HklvEARfYy

— Junior Dos Santos (@junior_cigano) March 9, 2024

dos Santos makes the challenge

“Of course not [this isn’t the end of MMA/boxing crossovers.
Tell those boxing guys to stop avoiding to talk about my name and denying fighting me.
I am the boxing in the MMA world that can beat those boxing guys, whoever follows the sport knows that.
Also I’ve been saying this for a long time.
It’s time to make it happen and stop this easy life that MMA guys are giving to those boxers. Common”

He may not be in his prime anymore, but JDS has proven that he’s still able to spring a few surprises when it comes to the power he possesses. He isn’t likely to get what he wants, but hopefully, he gets the chance to test the waters in the squared circle.

Are you interested in seeing Junior dos Santos taking part in a big crossover showdown? If so, who would you like to see him face in the ring? Let us know your thoughts on this and crossovers as a whole, BJPENN Nation!