• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Now Boxing

Latest News and Opinions on Boxing

You are here: Home / News / UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira – The Future Heavyweight?

UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira – The Future Heavyweight?

April 3, 2023 By Adam Courtney Leave a Comment

Alex Pereira UFC Fighter Glory Kickboxing
Alex Pereira

Alex Pereira, the two-division Glory Kickboxing champion and current UFC middleweight champion of the world, has recently suggested his interest in moving up to heavyweight.

This news generated conversations in the combat sports world, as Pereira has dominated the middleweight division and has become one of the most feared strikers in the sport.

Pereira, who hails from Brazil, has amassed an impressive record of 34-6, with 21 knockouts to his name.

He first burst onto the scene in 2015, when he won the middleweight tournament at Glory 20 Dubai. He then went on to win the Glory middleweight title in 2017, and successfully defended it four times.

In 2020, he moved up to light heavyweight and won the interim title, before relinquishing it to focus on defending his middleweight title.

Pereira’s move up to heavyweight is a bold one, as he will be facing opponents who are significantly larger and heavier than him. However, he has stated that he is up for the challenge and is eager to prove himself against the best in the division.

One potential opponent for Pereira in the heavyweight division is Rico Verhoeven, the reigning Glory heavyweight champion. Verhoeven is widely regarded as one of the best heavyweight kickboxers in the world, and a fight between him and Pereira would be a highly anticipated matchup.

Pereira’s move up to heavyweight also opens up new possibilities for him in other combat sports, such as boxing.

His striking prowess and knockout power would make him a formidable opponent for any heavyweight in the UFC or other MMA promotions.

Imagine Alex Pereira’s decision to move up to heavyweight is definite. Then imagine Alex Pereira vs. Tyson Fury in a boxing ring.

Fans of combat sports will be eagerly anticipating his debut in the heavy weight division and the potential boxing matchups that could come with it.

Adam Courtney
Adam Courtney

Share This Story:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

Filed Under: News

Primary Sidebar

  • About Us
  • Writers
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Top Posts & Pages

  • Brian Norman Jr. vs Jin Sasaki Live Stream Fight Details
    Brian Norman Jr. vs Jin Sasaki Live Stream Fight Details
  • Watch Brian Norman Jr. vs Jin Sasaki Championship Fight Live from Tokyo
    Watch Brian Norman Jr. vs Jin Sasaki Championship Fight Live from Tokyo
  • VIDEO: Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol Full Fight Highlights
    VIDEO: Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol Full Fight Highlights
  • El Salvador Enlists International Boxing & MMA Consultants to Serve as Professional Combat Sports Commission
    El Salvador Enlists International Boxing & MMA Consultants to Serve as Professional Combat Sports Commission
  • (Video) Brian Kenny, BJ Flores and Teddy Atlas on Pacquiao-Mayweather
    (Video) Brian Kenny, BJ Flores and Teddy Atlas on Pacquiao-Mayweather
  • Erik Morales should forget Pacquiao and fight Marquez or Hatton instead
    Erik Morales should forget Pacquiao and fight Marquez or Hatton instead
  • Sylvia stops Buentello in 2nd Round for PWP Title ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
    Sylvia stops Buentello in 2nd Round for PWP Title ‘War on the Mainland’ PPV show
  • Boxing 360 signs world super bantamweight contender Leon Moore
    Boxing 360 signs world super bantamweight contender Leon Moore
  • Floyd Mayweather will not rematch Manny Pacquiao because he might lose
    Floyd Mayweather will not rematch Manny Pacquiao because he might lose
  • Firtha planning to upset Grano Saturday night in ‘Pride & Power’ headliner
    Firtha planning to upset Grano Saturday night in ‘Pride & Power’ headliner

Secondary Sidebar




Archives

Search

Footer

Categories

  • Announcements
  • Featured
  • Interviews
  • News
  • Opinion Articles
  • Pictures and Photos
  • Profiles
  • Submitted Articles
  • Uncategorized
  • Videos
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Copyright © 2025 Nowboxing.com

%d