Roberto Soldic Scores Boxing Knockout Following MMA Commitment
Roberto Soldic, the only fighter to stop current UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis, secured a knockout victory in his boxing debut against tomasz adamek on August 22, 2025. The win comes as Soldic prepares to return to mixed martial arts competition with ONE Championship.
soldic, a prominent figure in ONE Championship, views the boxing match as a temporary venture, emphasizing his dedication to MMA. This bout allowed him to remain active while awaiting his next assignment within the promotion. The 31-year-old fighter recently met with ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong and matchmakers to discuss his future plans, though details remain undisclosed.
“Back to MMA,” Soldic stated to Bloody Elbow. “This is only a small adventure. With ONE, it’s great. I had a great talk last week in a meeting with Chatri and the matchmakers about something coming up for me and all in ONE. I can’t say anything. They will announce it.”
The opportunity to compete in Tokyo was explored,but the card was already full.Soldic’s return to MMA signifies a continuation of his career in the sport were he has achieved meaningful success, including a victory over Du Plessis prior to the UFC champion’s rise to prominence.
