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Khabib Invites Joshua to Dagestan for MMA Training
9 Feb
Summary
- Anthony Joshua met Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev in Dubai.
- Makhachev invited Joshua to train in Dagestan for two to three weeks.
- Talks are reportedly underway for Joshua to fight Tyson Fury in boxing.
Boxing icon Anthony Joshua recently encountered MMA titans Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev at the PFL Dubai event. The meeting occurred while Usman Nurmagomedov was defending his lightweight title. During their interaction, Makhachev famously invited Joshua to his native Dagestan, proposing a training stint of two to three weeks to foster MMA greatness.
Makhachev expressed belief in Joshua's potential as an MMA fighter, sharing his thoughts on Instagram. This encounter follows Joshua's recent activities, including a Netflix special against Jake Paul and a trip to Nigeria, where he experienced personal tragedies. These events have led him to travel extensively.
In boxing news, reports suggest that Dana White and Zuffa Boxing are planning a significant bout for Joshua against Tyson Fury. This potential fight comes as Fury prepares for his comeback match against Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11. Joshua's recent boxing record includes a win against Jake Paul but a prior loss to Daniel Dubois.
