Mark Coleman has his return opponent.
MMA Mania has confirmed with sources that Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Hall of Famer and former promotional Heavyweight champion, Coleman (16-10 in MMA), will face Montell Griffin (50-8-1 in boxing) on Oct. 14, 2023. The Heavyweight match up will act as Coleman’s boxing debut, taking place at an Official Celebrity Boxing event in either Miami, Fla. or Chicago, Il., airing on Fite TV. A pre-fight press conference for the event will be held on Aug. 5, 2023.
Coleman, 58, has been retired from MMA competition since 2010. “The Hammer” last fought in UFC 109’s main event, suffering a second round rear-naked choke submission loss to Randy Couture in a Light Heavyweight Hall of Famer clash. He currently is most often seen coaching and cornering UFC Welterweight veteran, Matt Brown.
Griffin, 53, has been away from active competition for roughly the same amount as Coleman. The experienced boxer last fought in Aug. 2011, earning a unanimous decision win over DeAndrey Abron. Griffin most famously became the first man to defeat Roy Jones Jr., while also holding multiple wins over James Toney. “Ice” has captured IBF, NABF, WBC, IBC, and USBA titles during his career.
In 1992, Griffin competed as part of the U.S. Olympic team in boxing. Meanwhile, over in wrestling, Coleman battled to represent their country. Upon his arrival in MMA and UFC, Coleman quickly was coined the “Godfather of Ground and Pound” for his devastating ability to smash his foes once on the ground.
insanity.
Damn…
Why?
probably not a good idea
Jesus. Ppl remember MG from getting highlighted by RJJ but he was a legit champ. Coleman is in real trouble.
Add this one to the list of the worst legends fights ever made…
- Tito vs Chuck III
- Aoki vs Saku
- Coleman vs Griffin
- Vitor vs Holyfield.
- Verhoeven vs Bigfoot
etc…
You can just tell, this is gonna be one of the worst ones ever.
Yeah this is not good for Marks health…
he’s willing to embarrass himself and permanently risk his health for a paycheck, very very sad. I won’t watch it
His knee gives way 2 seconds in.
Please don’t ever fight again Mark. You just nearly died FFS!
Coleman is a warrior !
Nuts to take the fight!
Absolutely out of his mind! I love it though!
Go out on ur own sword . Win lose or draw!
Insane
MR. C
Don’t want this to go down
I have a theory that Coleman is getting some kind of sign on bonus or appearance fee and has no intention of ever actually fighting.