Ronda Rousey is already one of the most popular figures in mixed martial arts, but she just landed her most high-profile supporter yet.
UFC CEO Calls Ronda Rousey A 'Seminal Moment' in Culture
The UFC's undefeated bantamweight champion is scheduled to re-enter the Octagon against Cat Zingano on February 28th, as a co-headliner of UFC 184 at the Staples Center. And when that fight goes down, 'Rowdy' Ronda will know she has men's boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao cheering her on.
Rousey posted a video of Pacquiao to her Instagram feed on Monday afternoon, in which the eight-division world champ tells her "Good luck and may God bless you."
“So humbling to hear such kind words from a legend like @emmanuelpacquiao,” Rousey wrote in the accompanying caption to the video.
Rousey Calls Zingano Her 'Riskiest' Opponent Yet
After Rousey is finished taking on Zingano, perhaps she can return the favor and good cheer towards Pacquiao. The latter is reportedly in talks to finalize a match with fellow boxing great Floyd Mayweather, Jr. -- a five-years-in-the-making fight that would comfortably shatter boxing's purse and pay-per-view records.
Watch the video of Manny Pacquiao's praise of Ronda Rousey below:
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