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Boxer Ryan Garcia has suggested Cristiano Ronaldo could thrive as a Taekwondo kickboxer. The American professional boxer has claimed that the Portuguese superstar's fitness, explosiveness and footwork could see him excel in kickboxing.
Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines this week having officially joined the world of mixed martial arts as a shareholder in WOW FC. The Al-Nassr superstar's investment in MMA has sparked big reactions and could elevate the sport, getting more popularity worldwide.
Boxer Ryan Garcia has claimed that Ronaldo could succeed as a kickboxer thanks to his strong feet and natural fitness. He compared the Portuguese superstar to LeBron James for his tenacity, work ethic and discipline. Speaking to Covers.com, Garcia said:
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“[Cristiano Ronaldo] has got feet for a reason, not hands. Anything with your feet, maybe he could be a Taekwondo kickboxer.”
Garcia added:
“When I met him he was a charming fellow, a very strong figure, and a very sweet dude, a gentleman. He’s inspirational.”
Ryan Garcia concluded:
“For him to keep his body intact, and perform at such a high level at his age is… he’s like LeBron James. Hard work, discipline, and belief could take you anywhere.”
Ronaldo is 40 years of age now and continues to play at the highest level for both club and country. He has 11 goals and two assists in 12 appearances for Al-Nassr this season.
Former Saudi Sports Minister makes bold claim about Cristiano Ronaldo
Prince Abdullah bin Mossad, former Sports Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has made a bold claim regarding the Saudi Pro League. He has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo is the only foreign player who deserves the high salary he gets in the league.
The Saudi Pro League has made a name for itself in recent years and has attracted some big players from across the globe. It all started following Ronaldo's record-breaking move to Al-Nassr in January 2023.
Ronaldo is currently the highest-earning footballer on the planet, but the Saudi Pro League is known for handing the players a generous wage package. Former Saudi Arabian Sports Minister Bin Mossad, however, claims that Cristiano Ronaldo is the only foreign player to warrant such high wages.
“Ronaldo is the only foreign player who deserves his salary thanks to the international renown he brings to the league and the country,” he said (via L'Equipe).
Apart from Ronaldo, big names like Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane, Joao Felix, NGolo Kante and many others also play in Saudi Arabia. Neymar also had a stint in the oil-rich country before returning to his homeland Brazil in January 2025.
