Bryan Danielson, renowned for his striking skills in the ring, recently revealed that he never seriously considered stepping into the boxing world.
In an interview with Boxing Social, the former AEW World Champion explained why boxing was never on his radar. He said,
“I have too much respect for boxers. I’ve trained a lot in muay-thai and jiu-jitsu, but one of my weaknesses in muay-thai has always been my punches — I’m much better with kicks. When I lived in Las Vegas, my coach sent me to train with some boxers. I ended up sparring with 16-year-old kids, and they completely lit me up. [laughs]”
He continued, “Boxing footwork and head movement at the elite level is on another level. I couldn’t even land a shot on this 16-year-old. He knew I’d had a number of concussions and was careful not to hit me hard — but even then, he was able to just tap me whenever he wanted. It really gave me perspective. Even talking to someone like Anthony Ogogo in AEW, you realize that once you reach the top tier in boxing, it’s a whole different game.”
AEW President Tony Khan has announced that AEW World Champion Jon Moxley will join forces with The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) to face Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Swerve Strickland on this week’s episode of Dynamite.
This showdown serves as a preview of the upcoming Anarchy in the Arena match at Double or Nothing, where Moxley and Swerve will lead opposing teams.
You can check out the updated lineup for this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite below:
* Mina Shirakawa vs. Julia Hart (Toni Storm on commentary)
* Jon Moxley & The Young Bucks (Matthew Jackson & Nicholas Jackson) vs. Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, & Swerve Strickland
* MJF signs contract to join Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, & Shelton Benjamin).
* Will Ospreay and Hangman Page face-to-face.
* Jamie Hayter and Mercedes Mone face-to-face.
This Wednesday, 5/21#AEWDynamite
8pm ET/7pm CT, TBS + MaxWorld Champion @JonMoxley + @youngbucks
vs@swerveconfident +
World Trios Champions @SamoaJoe + @TrueWillieHobbsAfter Death Riders injured The Opps’ Shibata,
Swerve joins Hobbs/Samoa Joe vs Young Bucks + Mox
WEDNESDAY! pic.twitter.com/dpAuiApic3— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) May 19, 2025
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