UFC STAR IN HUNT TO TAKE ON GALLEN IN THE RING
UFC star Mark Hunt says he has been offered the chance to live out a Queenslander’s dream – smash Paul Gallen.
Hunt has been inundated with offers to jump into a boxing ring when his UFC career comes to an end, most likely later this year.
The “Super Samoan” (1311-1) has been training on the Gold Coast in preparation for his return to the octagon on the UFC 221 card in Perth on February 10.
The No.5-ranked heavyweight was suspended from the UFC by boss Dana White after revealing he suffered from memory loss and slurred speech.
Hunt, 43, was last month cleared to fight again after undergoing testing at a leading brain research institute and will face No.10 Curtis “Razor” Blaydes.
And a boxing career, with a potential bout against former NSW Origin captain Gallen, could be on the cards after the UFC.
“I’d like to fight another three times globally and then probably hang them up,” Hunt said. “I’ve already been offered three boxing fights.
“I’m still chasing the UFC dream. I want to be the best mixed martial artist in the world. Maybe I will chase a boxing title after that. I’ve been offered Lucas Browne and Paul Gallen. I know Gal. We have lunch sometimes. You can’t really fight friends or family but it depends if the money is right.”