Ross Pearson ’s post-UFC run began not in a cage, but in a ring. The 34-year-old Pearson (1-0 boxing) made his professional boxing debut on Wednesday in Australia, and “The Real Deal” earned a second-round TKO over Salar King (5-11) in a middleweight (160 pounds) clash. TY https://t.co/cpRMuSbPb9 — Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) 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 TY for the opportunity to start this journey https://t.co/n8VWtIfLhF — Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) May 15, 2019 View this post on Instagram 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 A post shared by rosstherealdeal (@rosstherealdeal) on May 15, 2019 at 4:55am PDT Pearson, who last fought for the UFC less than two months ago, insists this new combat sports foray is no one-off, telling SportingNew.com.au prior to the contest that he plans on making a run in the sport. “World level,” Pearson told Sporting News when asked about his boxing goals. “I’m serious. World level
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Ross Pearson, 26-time UFC veteran, wins boxing debut in Australia – MMA Junkie