Anthony Pettis has expressed interest in a move to boxing and it nearly happened earlier this year after former boxing champion, Oscar De La Hoya, announced he was coming out of retirement for a fight in July.
As part of the surprising announcement, it was revealed that De La Hoya preferred a “big UFC name” for his comeback. However, it was said that De La Hoya actually turned down one of those big UFC names in Pettis, who was offered up by his First Round Management team immediately upon hearing about his return.
Pettis is now gearing up for his highly anticipated debut under the Professional Fighters League banner, but is still hoping to compete in the squared circle soon.