Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has revealed who his heroes are in the world of sports.
Idman.Biz reports that when it comes to athletes, the 37-year-old former fighter mentions Brazilian Ronaldo and Muhammad Ali, emphasizing that these two individuals hold a special place.
Ronaldo is one of the most famous strikers in football history. The Brazilian former football player became a world champion in 1994 and 2002, and won the "Golden Ball" award in 1997 and 2002. He played for clubs like "Barcelona", "Inter", "Real" and "Milan" throughout his career.
Muhammad Ali is considered one of the greatest figures in professional boxing history. He won a gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics in the light heavyweight category, and in his professional career, he won 56 out of 61 fights.
Ali became a world champion multiple times in the heavyweight category and took a special place in world sports history not only with his sports achievements but also with his charisma and public stance. The legendary boxer passed away in 2016 at the age of 74.
It is worth noting that Khabib Nurmagomedov completed his professional MMA career with 29 wins in 29 fights and is recognized as one of the most dominant champions in UFC history.