Watch UFC Vet Ross Pearson Win Pro-Boxing Debut

Ross Pearson left the door open to competing in other sports, when he announced his MMA retirement last month, and the UFC vet has already scored a victory in the pro-boxing ring.

The 34-year-old fighter took on Salar King (5-11) in a middleweight bout today in Australia (160 pounds), and stopped the fighter in the second round. You can check out the highlights below.

Former UFC star @RossTheRealDeal scores a 2nd round KO over Salar King in his boxing debut #TszyuCamilleri pic.twitter.com/XjYfNGzQFl

— Jamie Pandaram (@JamiePandaram) May 15, 2019

More to come don’t worry this is just the start of a new journey for me https://t.co/bsxVNrI66A

— Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) May 15, 2019

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Found a new home in the boxing ring tonight thanks to every for the support been a long time to fulfill this dream of lacing up the 10oz gloves ?? @centralcoastmma @central_coast_team_business @engageind @asnerina @asn_fuelled @thinkagainlaserclinic @cryoplus_centralcoast

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Pearson walked away from MMA having gone 20-16, with 1 no-contest. The rugged vet was always known for being more of a striker, so it will be interesting to see whether he can make a run.