Henry Cejudo set to make boxing debut against Deen the Great
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:25 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Henry Cejudo will compete in his first professional boxing match on September 26 against Nurideen 'Deen the Great' Shabazz in Miami. Cejudo, a two-division former UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist, is preparing for this bout following a wrestling rematch scheduled for August 22 against Merab Dvalishvili. He returns to boxing five weeks after his wrestling appearance, continuing his involvement in various combat sports. Shabazz has competed primarily in exhibition bouts and looks to make an impact in this matchup.
- •Cejudo's boxing debut is on September 26 in Miami.
- •He faces Deen the Great, who has experience in exhibition bouts.
- •Cejudo has a wrestling rematch scheduled for August 22.
- •He has previously won titles in MMA and Olympic wrestling.
- 4:25 AMYahoo Sports — Former 2-division UFC champ Henry Cejudo set for pro boxing debut
"Henry Cejudo is set to compete in his third combat sport after accruing several accolades in wrestling and mixed martial arts.
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