AthleticoView

Chairman of the Board: Ahmed Hammam

Editor-in-Chief: Ayman Badra

World Sports

UFC Champion Ciryl Gane Spars with New York Giants Player at Practice

UFC Champion Ciryl Gane Spars with New York Giants Player at Practice
World Sports · 11:52:28 - Monday, 9 November 2026

UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane participated in a sparring session with a New York Giants player during the team's practice on Friday, according to reports.

The cross-sport interaction took place at the Giants' training facility, though the specific player involved was not disclosed. Gane, who holds the UFC interim heavyweight title, has previously expressed interest in American football.

No further details about the nature of the sparring or its duration were immediately available.

Share this article: