American athlete Zion Clark, who was born without legs due to a rare birth defect known as caudal regression syndrome, will make his debut under the Gladiator Challenge banner as a professional MMA fighter this weekend.
Clarke’s opponent will be bantamweight Eugene Murray, whose professional record is four defeats.
“I’m not exceptional because I’m an athlete with no legs – I’m exceptional because I have the drive and I live by the ‘no excuses’ motto that pushes me forward every day,” Clarke told FOX.
“This is the start of another professional career for me and I’m here to rip his throat out and put the show on for the public.”
Zion Clark, 25, is known for his inspiring history and competitive sports. The Ohio native holds several Guinness World Records, including a 20-meter handheld run, an 84cm hand-only box jump, and the so-called diamond (diamond) push-ups (248 times in three minutes). ). Clark gives motivational speeches across the country, enjoys skateboarding, wrestling, rock climbing and drumming.
Source: https://fighttime.ru/news/item/30280-beznogij-boets-debyutiruet-v-mma.html?rand=19907
