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"I like to challenge myself": Blood Diamond prepares for King in the Ring return

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 12:16pm
Blood Diamond lands a head kick in his UFC bout against Orion Cosce. Cosce won by unanimous decision. Photo / Getty Images
Blood Diamond lands a head kick in his UFC bout against Orion Cosce. Cosce won by unanimous decision. Photo / Getty Images

"I like to challenge myself": Blood Diamond prepares for King in the Ring return

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 12:16pm

Multiple World kickboxing champion and UFC veteran, Blood Diamond is intent on writing the final chapter of his storied combat career by taking his third King in the Ring Crown this weekend at Auckland’s EventFinda stadium. 

The 110-fight veteran has built a legendary career that includes multiple world titles, UFC appearances, and two King in the Ring triumphs.  

Victory this weekend will etch his name in history as only the third triple champ alongside his lifelong training partner Israel Adesanya, and fellow City Kickboxing stalwart Nikora Lee Kingi. 

D'Arcy Waldegrave catches up Blood Diamond ahead of what may be his last bout. 

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