Cris Cyborg Returns to the Ring: The Boxing Legacy Continues

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 26, 2025, 12:43 IST

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Cris Cyborg will face Karen Fernandes in a professional boxing match on March 3, 2025, in Medellín, Colombia. Known for her MMA success, Cyborg is making strides in boxing, having won both her bouts in 2024. This upcoming fight continues her journey in the sport, aiming to further establish her boxing legacy.

Cris Cyborg Returns to the Ring: The Boxing Legacy Continues

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Cris Cyborg is preparing herself to step back into the ring against Karen Fernandes. Cyborg aspires to build a continued career in the sport along with her notable career in MMA as well. Scheduled for March 3, 2025, Cyborg will face Fernandes in a four-round professional boxing match in Medellín, Colombia. The fixture shall be organized at the super middleweight limit of 154 pounds and will be streamed live on CrisCyborg.com

Cris Cyborg Prepares for her Boxing Legacy Post-Transition from MMA

Cyborg has widely been regarded as one of the greatest female fighters in MMA history, transitioning into boxing in recent years. Her career in boxing started in 2024, when she competed twice—once in a professional bout and the other in an exhibition match, winning both matches by stoppage. This success has fuelled her passion for boxing while maintaining an active MMA career at the same time. She has even made references to prospective future superfights, such as a matchup with boxing star Cecilia Braekhus, as she advances in the sport.

While her career in boxing is still at a growing stage, in mixed martial arts, Cyborg has built an extraordinary career that adheres to holding world titles across multiple promotions. These include the UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce, and Invicta FC. Cyborg stands at an MMA record of 28-2, with victories against some of the noted names in the sport: Holly Holm, Gina Carano, and Julia Budd. In October 2024, she defeated PFL champion Larissa Pacheco by a unanimous decision.
In combat sports, Cyborg remains one of the most successful and adaptable sportsmen. With her dominance in both MMA and boxing arenas, fans are eager to see how far she can take her boxing career. The upcoming fight against Fernandes will test her skills in the ring once again and might even set the stage for bigger boxing fixtures in the future.
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Cyborg's matches are live-streamed on her official website on a regular basis. This helps her fans stay updated and provides them with a front-row seat in the journey of her boxing as well as MMA career. With great zeal and willpower, Cyborg proceeds to gain even more experience in the sport as well as leave a mark as a sign of her legacy.

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