The UFC - Abu Dhabi star pays tribute to the late legend Maradona
UFC star Santiago Ponzenbio paid a tribute to the late Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona, before facing his Chinese rival Li Jingliang, during the UFC - Night of the Fight, (Holloway v Katar) today in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, which is First UFC event of the year.
During the official confrontation event in the (Al Ittihad Arena) that precedes the match, Argentine Ponzenbio carried a picture of Maradona with the phrase "forever" written on it.
It is noteworthy that Maradona, one of the most important football players throughout history, died on November 25, 2020 at the age of 60.
Ponzenbio confirmed that he will draw inspiration and determination from his late hero during his fight on the ring this evening, as the Saturday fights gain their importance from the fact that they herald the return of live sporting events for the first time in Abu Dhabi since the outbreak of the pandemic.
When asked about the reason for carrying the image of Maradona, Ponzenbio said: “He is one of the greatest football stars in all history, and he has absolutely refused to give in to the difficulties during his career, and has fought with determination and determination to achieve a prominent position in this sport. That the impossible does not exist, and he, like me, was full of ambition and able to climb the ladder of success step by step.
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