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The Former UFC and Bellator Champion Is Set to Face Former Two-Time World Champion Yoel Romero in a Boxing Match on Triller Fight Club on March 25th

Henderson, who retired from MMA in 2021, says he's excited to return to competition and test himself against Romero, who is one of the most dangerous strikers in MMA history

Former UFC and Bellator champion Benson Henderson is set to make his boxing debut against former two-time world champion Yoel Romero on March 25th on Triller Fight Club.

Henderson, who retired from MMA in 2021, says he's excited to return to competition and test himself against Romero, who is one of the most dangerous strikers in MMA history.

"I'm really excited to get back in there and compete again," Henderson said. "I've been training hard and I'm feeling really good. I know Yoel Romero is a tough opponent, but I'm confident that I can beat him."

Henderson, 38, is a veteran of over 50 professional MMA fights. He is a former UFC lightweight champion and a former Bellator welterweight champion. He has also competed in the Strikeforce and WEC promotions.

Romero, 45, is a former Olympic wrestler and two-time world champion in freestyle wrestling. He is a former UFC middleweight title challenger and a former Bellator light heavyweight champion. He is known for his incredible strength and power, and he has some of the most devastating knockout power in MMA history.

The fight between Henderson and Romero is expected to be a close and competitive matchup. Henderson is a skilled wrestler with a strong ground game, while Romero is a powerful striker with knockout power in both hands.

Henderson says he's confident that he can beat Romero, but he knows that it will be a tough fight.

"Yoel Romero is a tough opponent," Henderson said. "He's one of the best strikers in MMA history. But I'm confident that I can beat him. I'm going to go out there and give it my all."