A Unique Opportunity for Muhammad to Showcase His Striking Skills
Belal Muhammad, the former UFC welterweight champion, recently donned the boxing gloves for a rare sparring session with Misfits Boxing star Slim Albaher. This unique opportunity allowed Muhammad to showcase his striking skills in a boxing environment, which is not his primary focus.
The Background of Muhammad and Albaher’s Friendship
Muhammad and Albaher have been friends for a long time, and their friendship is built on mutual respect and trust. Albaher, a pure boxer, has been training in the sport since 2019, and Muhammad, a skilled wrestler, has been competing in the UFC since 2016. Their differing backgrounds and skill sets make their friendship all the more interesting.
The Sparring Session and Its Implications
The sparring session between Muhammad and Albaher was a rare glimpse into Muhammad’s boxing skills. Albaher, being a pure boxer, was only able to engage in boxing sparring, allowing Muhammad to showcase his striking abilities in a more controlled environment. The session was brief, but it provided a unique insight into Muhammad’s skills.
- Viewers had mixed reactions to Muhammad’s new boxing footage, with some joking about his “Canelo hands” against the far less experienced Albaher.
- The social media star only began to train boxing in 2019 for a bout with Yousef ‘Fousey’ Erakat, so is still developing his skills.
The Reactions of the Audience
The audience reacted with a mix of amusement and criticism to Muhammad’s boxing footage. Some viewers praised Muhammad’s skills, while others made light of his lack of boxing experience. The comments section on social media was filled with a range of opinions, from humorous remarks about his “Canelo hands” to more serious criticisms of his technique.
- Top boxers including former world champion Kal Yafai and Hamzah Sheeraz were among the more positive comments.
- On the other hand, some viewers were less complimentary, with one commenter stating that Muhammad should “always throw a lot of body shots” when sparring with someone he respects.
| Commenter | Comment |
|---|---|
| One commenter | “When you’re sparring a guy you respect you always throw a lot of body shots lol. Don’t want to actually hurt em, even accidentally.” |
| Another commenter | “Slim looking like an absolute amateur in there. Does not make sense for someone with six years training. Holding the highest guard imaginable, he looks terrified and makes himself an open target. This is how someone spars in their first few months. Dude is regressing.” |
Belal Muhammad’s Comparison to Canelo Alvarez
Belal Muhammad has previously compared his striking to that of ring icon Canelo Alvarez. This comparison has sparked debate among fans, with some praising Muhammad’s skills and others questioning his abilities. The sparring session with Albaher only added fuel to the fire, with some viewers joking about Muhammad’s “Canelo hands” against the far less experienced Albaher.
“Training session with my Twin Brother,” Albaher wrote in the caption for his post. “The UFC World champion.” Muhammad replied by telling him it was “great work” and referring to the former Misfits title holder as ‘my brother’.
Belal Muhammad’s rare boxing sparring session with Slim Albaher provided a unique opportunity for Muhammad to showcase his striking skills in a boxing environment. The session was brief, but it provided a glimpse into Muhammad’s skills and sparked debate among fans. As Muhammad continues to explore his boxing roots, it will be interesting to see how his skills develop in the coming months.
