Boxer Ryan Garcia has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo could flourish as a Taekwondo kickboxer. The American professional boxer has said that the Portugal skipper's fitness and footwork could see him do well in kickboxing.
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Cristiano Ronaldo to become a kickboxer?
Boxer Ryan Garcia has said that Ronaldo could become a successful kickboxer because of his strong feet and fitness. He compared the Portuguese star to LeBron James for his work ethic and discipline. Speaking to covers.com, Garcia said:
“[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 plays at the highest level. He has scored 11 goals and two assists in 12 appearances for Al-Nassr this season.
Former Saudi Sports minister makes huge claim about Cristiano Ronaldo
Prince Abdullah bin Mossad, former Sports Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has made a big claim about the Saudi Pro League. He has said that Cristiano Ronaldo is the only foreign player who deserves the high salary he gets in the league.
The Saudi pro League has established itself as one of the competitive leagues in the world, as it has attracted some big players from all over the world. It all began with Ronaldo's ground-breaking move to Al-Nassr in January 2023.
Currently, Ronaldo is the highest-earning football player in the world, but the Saudi Pro League is widely known for giving the players a significant wage package. Former Saudi Arabia Sports Minister Bn Mosad, however, says that Cristiano Ronaldo is the only foreign player to warrant such huge 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).
Other than Ronaldo, big names like Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane, Joao Felix, N'Golo Kante and many others also play in Saudi Arabia.