Gane Reveals Hokit's Basketball And MMA Boast
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Ciryl Gane has shared details of a private conversation with Josh Hokit in which the challenger claimed he could beat the heavyweight champion at basketball and mixed martial arts.
Speaking to RMC Sport Combat, Gane said Hokit sent him the message ahead of their title bout at UFC 334, per Sherdog. The champion described the exchange as surprising and humorous.
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Hokit's Basketball And MMA Challenge To Gane
According to Gane, Hokit told him privately that he would win a basketball matchup between them and would also beat him inside the Octagon. Hokit reportedly dismissed soccer as beneath him, calling it a sport for wimps.
Gane found the trash talk amusing. "Then he gets back to his bit. It's funny," the champion said.
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The two heavyweights meet Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York, where Gane defends his title for the first time. Hokit brings a 10-0 record into the bout, while Gane holds a 14-2 mark.
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