"Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson will test himself outside the wrestling mats when he headlines Dirty Boxing 4 on Oct. 30 in Nashville, Tenn., facing Billy Swanson in the promotion's main event. Dirty Boxing made the announcement on Wednesday. Steveson (1-0) made his professional MMA debut at LFA 217, dispatching Braden Peterson in under two minutes. The Olympic champion has long been linked to a transition from wrestling to combat sports, with a move to the UFC widely expected in the near future."
"The bout marks one of the most high-profile crossovers for the up-and-coming Dirty Boxing promotion, which has quickly built a reputation on unconventional matchups and stylistic intrigue. Swanson, a battle-tested heavyweight with experience across the regional MMA scene, presents a rugged challenge for Steveson's debut in this rule set. While the Olympic champion brings athleticism, explosiveness, and championship-level pedigree, Swanson offers cage time, grit, and an understanding of how to thrive in high-pressure environments."
Gable Steveson will headline Dirty Boxing 4 on Oct. 30 in Nashville, Tennessee, against Billy Swanson in the main event. Steveson is 1-0 as a professional after debuting at LFA 217 and defeating Braden Peterson in under two minutes. The Olympic champion has been linked to a move from wrestling to combat sports with a widely expected UFC transition. Dirty Boxing has built a reputation for unconventional matchups, and Swanson's regional experience and grit present a rugged test for Steveson's athleticism and explosiveness. Questions remain about how Steveson's wrestling will translate when his strongest weapon is limited. Tensions with grappler Craig Jones cooled after Steveson withdrew from their scheduled match.
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