Alex Pereira campaigns for rematch after Ciryl Gane's title promotion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Alex Pereira criticizes Ciryl Gane's Heavyweight title win, claiming Gane's victory was tainted by illegal shots. Pereira argues that he deserves a rematch after Gane's earlier victory, which Pereira attributes to Gane's fatigue. Gane received the undisputed title following Tom Aspinall's withdrawal due to injury. Pereira's reaction included a humorous social media post, emphasizing the controversy surrounding Gane's championship. The anticipated rematch between Pereira and Gane may be positioned as the next Heavyweight title fight, although other contenders seek their shot.
- •Pereira claims illegal shots led to Gane's victory.
- •Gane became undisputed champion after Aspinall's withdrawal.
- •Pereira shared an Instagram post mocking Gane's title reign.
- •The Gane-Pereira rematch is a potential next title fight.
- •Other contenders express frustration over title opportunities.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Same Circus, Different Belt’
"Alex Pereira is not a fan of Ciryl Gane. The Brazilian will tell anybody willing to listen how Gane only defeated him because of illegal shots to the back of the head (watch the finish here). He’s campaigned for a rematch and to have referee Herb Dean sacked. Despite Gane having won the first round, […]
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