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Luis Suarez 'responds' to Patrice Evra fight challenge as blockbuster MMA bout becomes a genuine possibility

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Published 09:43 1 May 2025 GMT+1

Luis Suarez 'responds' to Patrice Evra fight challenge as blockbuster MMA bout becomes a genuine possibility

Patrice Evra has set his sights on an MMA fight against Luis Suarez.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Manchester United legend Patrice Evra says former Liverpool hero Luis Suarez could accept his fight offer after announcing his MMA career.

Evra signed a deal with PFL that will see him make his MMA debut at the promotion's show in Paris on May 23.

An opponent has yet to be announced but the ex-footballer has set his sights on a former on-field rival.

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He wants to take on Suarez inside PFL's SmartCage.

And, according to Evra himself, the Uruguayan could take up his offer to fight him.

The five-time Premier League winner claims Suarez's manager contacted PFL and suggested the Inter Miami forward could be in attendance at the Accor Arena.

Speaking to Ariel Helwani, Evra said: "I was quite surprised.

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"I don't know if it's true, because I'm always careful, but apparently his manager contacted the PFL. Maybe to come and watch my first fight."

Patrice Evra wants to fight Luis Suarez in his MMA debut. Image: Getty
Patrice Evra wants to fight Luis Suarez in his MMA debut. Image: Getty

The 43-year-old continued: "I would be surprised, because to be honest he is still playing football and this is completely different - he could get injured.

"But maybe it will happen, maybe not. Like I say, it's something I've asked. If it doesn't happen it's not a big deal."

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Evra and Suarez were involved in a racism scandal during a fixture between Man United and Liverpool.

Following a lengthy investigation, the FA hit Suarez with an eight-game ban.

The Frenchman doubled down on wanting to fight Suarez, having called him out on social media following the announcement of his MMA career.

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"When the PFL asked me who I would like, I said Luis Suarez because I had a beef with him on the back in the day when I was captain of United and he played for Liverpool," he added.

"He had some racist abuse. I don't call him a racist, it's just that they used some racist words, and I want to do this fight."

As it stands, a lightweight clash between Mansour Barnaoui and Archie Colgan is set to serve as the event's headliner, but if Evra gets his showdown against Suarez, then the card could have a new main-event.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Patrice Evra, Luis Suarez, UFC

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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