MMA promotion Shine Fights has announced their third event, titled “Worlds Collide,” featuring a headline matchup between former professional boxer Ricardo Mayorga and UFC veteran Din Thomas.
Mayorga, the former WBA and WBC welterweight champion, will be making his MMA debut at “Worlds Collide.”
“I conquered the world in the boxing ring all the while I was puffing cigarettes and
drinking beer, “ stated Mayorga. “I won three world title belts, and I stood toe to toe with so many legends, beating some of them. Now I will shock the MMA fans and I know so many of my fans from boxing will follow me as I expand my repertoire. They can’t deny me in MMA and I will destroy Din Thomas.”
Thomas is coming into the bout with a 25-8 record which includes wins over Jens Pulver, Matt Serra, and Clay Guida. Training out of American Top Team, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt is also riding a three-fight win streak.
“I respect what Ricardo has done in boxing. He fooled many opponents with that smoking and drinking shtick but he won’t fool me,” said Thomas. “He is about to get a violent education about the skills he needs for MMA and they are skills that an old dog like Mayorga cannot learn. I will be taking this cat to school, trust me.”
“Worlds Collide” takes place on Saturday, May 15 from the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The event will be broadcast on pay-per-view at 9pm ET for a suggested retail price of $29.95.
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