Shaquille O’Neal, a towering presence both in stature and in sports culture, took the stage at the UFC Hall of Fame ceremony with the enthusiasm of a lifelong fan. The NBA legend, known for his four championship rings and larger-than-life personality, has long been vocal about his love for mixed martial arts.
Shaquille O’Neal’s Octagon Picks: The NBA Legend’s All-Time UFC Favorites
In a red carpet interview with James Lynch, Shaq rattled off some of his favorite fighters from the golden era of the sport: Cabbage Correira, Tank Abbott, Tim Sylvia, Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz, and Georges St-Pierre.