Shocking comeback rumors ignite debate
This week, surprising reports about a possible boxing super fight between Ronda Rousey and Katie Taylor created a wave of reactions. Many fans have pushed for Rousey’s return to combat sports since her retirement, despite her disappointing final stretch in elite MMA. However, few expected a move into boxing, yet recent reports claimed that Rousey held talks with Katie Taylor, widely viewed as the greatest female boxer of her era. Soon after, the Irish champion broke her silence and confirmed strong interest in facing the former UFC bantamweight champion. Despite this momentum, Dana White dismissed the rumors after UFC 323 and called the supposed talks “total nonsense,” which halted the speculation.
Dan Hardy explains the more logical matchup
As the potential Rousey-Taylor showdown dominated conversations across combat sports, UFC legend Dan Hardy offered his view on the situation. “It would be an awful idea, it would be terrible,” Hardy told Bloody Elbow in an exclusive interview. Hardy shared the same view as most fans and explained which fight would make more sense for a Rousey return. “I see no value in it, and I don’t even take the rumors seriously. I’ve seen Gina Carano hitting pads again, and Carano versus Rousey makes far more sense. Katie Taylor in a boxing ring destroys Ronda.” He added that fights with Holly Holm or Cris Cyborg could also work, though those matchups would still take place in their preferred disciplines.
Gina Carano returns to training after renewed buzz
Former MMA fighter and current actress Gina Carano recently returned to training after several years away from the sport. The timing aligned almost perfectly with the renewed chatter about Rousey’s comeback. After fans watched her pad work, it quickly became clear that many saw Carano as the ideal opponent if “Rowdy” Ronda chose to return. During their respective careers, Carano and Rousey came close to meeting in the UFC, but a disagreement with Dana White kept Carano from signing with the promotion.
