Rashad Evans and Quinton Jackson are set to reignite their rivalry in an official boxing match on April 12 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This bout, approved by the New Mexico State Athletic Commission, is co-promoted by local Tapia Promotions and Signature Punch Promotions. Both fighters have no prior professional boxing experience, but Evans is a former UFC light heavyweight champion and Jackson a former Pride Fighting Championships champion. Despite their successes, neither has fought recently in combat sports, making this matchup significant for both athletes' careers.
Evans and Jackson, rivals turned partners in coaching, face off in an official boxing match on April 12, marking a significant return to combat sports for both.
The New Mexico State Athletic Commission has sanctioned the matchup at The Pit, indicating a push for local boxing events alongside featuring local New Mexico fighters.
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