Former UFC featherweight champion and retired mixed martial artist José Aldo fights Jeremy Stephens in a professional boxing bout at Gamebred 4 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The pair previously met in a UFC bout in 2018, with José Aldo claiming an outstanding first-round TKO win. The fight will be contested at Welterweight and will last for six rounds. It will take place on Saturday, April 1, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and can be streamed via PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
Boxing: Welterweight
Location: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Date: 01.4.2023, 20:00
Where to watch: PPV
José Aldo
After losing to Merab Dvalishvili last August, José Aldo reportedly retired to concentrate on other sports. Regarded as the greatest MMA featherweight of all time, the Brazilian was the first UFC featherweight champion and held the belt for over two years with several successful title defenses. He was also the WEC featherweight champion. José Aldo had a historic undefeated streak for several years, going 18 fights without a loss between 2006 and 2014. Aldo is known for his powerful striking, particularly his devastating leg kicks, as well as his solid takedown defense and grappling skills. His résumé includes wins over many top fighters in the featherweight division, like Chad Mendes, Frankie Edgar, and Urijah Faber. José Aldo has fought at Bantamweight in the last few years, going on a three-fight streak before losing to Dvalishvili. The 36-year-old is touted as the greatest MMA featherweight of all time.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 36
- Height: 5' 7"
- Reach: 70"
Jeremy Stephens
36-year-old American Jeremy Stephens has competed in various weight classes, including featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight. Known for his power, he has earned 19 of his 28 victories by knockout, including over Rafael dos Anjos in 2008. He also has strong takedown defense and grappling skills earning six wins via submission. A tough fighter capable of finishing fights, his career has gone off the rails since his loss to José Aldo. Stephens has lost six times in eight fights since the 2018 defeat with only one win. The solitary victory was a decision against Myles Price last June. He will be making his professional boxing bow here, hoping to utilize his knockout power.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 36
- Height: 5' 9"
- Reach: 71"
Betting Odds
Despite Stephens' knockout power, José Aldo is an overwhelming favorite at 1.33 odds to win on 1XBET. Jeremy Stephens to win is priced at 3.102 odds on 1XBET. On Melbet and Coinplay, the same odds are available: 1.33 for W1 and 3.102 for W2.
