‘He Could Be A Taekwondo Kickboxer!’ Cristiano Ronaldo Backed For Stunning Career Switch

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating a goal for Portugal in a national team match.

‘He Could Be A Taekwondo Kickboxer!’ Cristiano Ronaldo Backed For Stunning Career Switch

Cristiano Ronaldo in combat sports?
According to boxing star Ryan Garcia, it might not be as far-fetched as it sounds.

Following Ronaldo’s surprising investment in WOW FC—the fast-growing MMA promotion co-owned by UFC champion Ilia Topuria—Garcia believes the Al-Nassr superstar actually has the perfect skillset to excel as a taekwondo-style kickboxer. And his reasons are surprisingly convincing.

Ronaldo steps into the MMA world

Ronaldo’s decision to join WOW FC as a shareholder created shockwaves across the sports market. The promotion is rapidly expanding across Europe and LATAM, driven by packed arenas and innovative fan-athlete engagement.

WOW FC now sees Ronaldo as more than just a global icon; he’s a strategic weapon for brand growth.
And for combat sports athletes like Garcia, Ronaldo’s physique and movement make him look like more than an investor—he looks like someone who could actually compete.

Ryan Garcia: ‘He’s got feet for a reason’

Speaking to Covers.com after meeting Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, Garcia didn’t hold back his admiration.

“Cristiano Ronaldo has got feet for a reason, not hands. Anything with your feet—maybe he could be a taekwondo kickboxer.”

Garcia pointed to Ronaldo’s trademark attributes:

explosive footwork
killer balance
powerful lower body
agility that hasn’t faded with age

These qualities, he said, translate extremely well into taekwondo-based striking.

Garcia also described Ronaldo as “a gentleman… inspirational,” recalling their first meeting during the Usyk vs Dubois fight.

The LeBron James comparison

Garcia went even further—comparing Ronaldo’s longevity to NBA icon LeBron James.

“For him to keep his body intact, and perform at such a high level at his age… he’s like LeBron.”

For a 40-year-old footballer, that comparison speaks volumes. Ronaldo continues to defy sporting norms in a way few athletes in history have managed.

A 40-year-old with the body age of 28.7

Ronaldo’s recent WHOOP biometric analysis only strengthened the buzz.
According to the data, his body performs like that of a 28.7-year-old elite athlete.

The findings highlighted:

exceptional sleep and recovery patterns
elite haemoglobin and oxygen delivery
low inflammation and rapid healing
high metabolic efficiency
sustained power output
world-class endurance

In simple terms: Ronaldo is built like someone nearly 12 years younger.

He reacted on X with a cheeky line: “The data doesn’t lie.”

Could CR7 actually fight?

Realistically, Ronaldo is unlikely to swap the pitch for the cage—but the point is clear:

If any footballer could do it, it’s him.

His physical profile, discipline, and longevity are unmatched.
His movement is already martial-arts-like.
And his new involvement in WOW FC suggests he’s closer to combat sports than ever before.

One thing is certain: Ronaldo continues to reinvent what “age” means for a professional athlete. And his presence in the MMA world is only just beginning.