“Eminem just shook my hand!” Israel Adesanya in disbelief after shaking hands with legendary rapper in Saudi Arabia

Israel Adesanya was fanboying after meeting Eminem in Saudi Arabia, ahead of the Fury-Ngannou bout.

“Eminem just shook my hand!” Israel Adesanya in disbelief after shaking hands with legendary rapper in Saudi Arabia

Israel Adesanya is awe-struck after shaking hands with Eminem. (Source: X/Twitter)

Israel Adesanya is currently in Saudi Arabia for the fight between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury. Turns out, the legendary rapper, Eminem is also there for the same reason. Saudi Arabia has become a hub of celebrities that are coming in waves for this massive event. Israel Adesanya, a fan of Eminem had the chance to shake hands with him.

After shaking hands with one of the greatest rappers of all time, Israel Adesanya revealed his utter disbelief in a bizarre moment. This is what he said while showing his hand to the camera:

Eminem just shook my hand.
Israel Adesanya in an Inteview
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Israel Adesanya showed his fanboy side to the world after the encounter. He expressed gratitude for the chance to meet the legendary rapper whose lyrics have touched millions of people worldwide. Adesanya revealed to the world that he is a “Stan.”

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Israel Adesanya is currently taking time off from fighting after he lost the middleweight title to Sean Strickland earlier this year. Seeing him in such high spirits has fight fans hoping for a quick comeback.

Celebrities from all walks of life gather in Saudi Arabia to witness Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury

Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou is set to play out this weekend. The anticipation for the fight is high. Celebrities are also flocking to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to witness this fight. These renowned people’s attendance highlights the Kingdom’s increasing attractiveness as a center of worldwide entertainment.

Celebrities flock to Saudi Arabia to witness the fight between Tyson fury and Francis Ngannou.
Celebrities flock to Saudi Arabia to witness the fight between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou. (via Wallpaper Flare/ Wallpaper Abyss)

Several UFC fighters, boxing royalty, football athletes, and movie stars are already in Saudi Arabia. The hype surrounding this fight has these celebrities and athletes coming together. Some new friendships are born and some old friends are reunited. Here is what former UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos had to say:

Some good times in Saudi Arabia.
Junior Dos Santos via X

Saudi Arabia is seeing a cultural rebirth that is becoming more and more apparent as celebrities continue to visit the country. Using these events, the Kingdom is cultivating a global community to celebrate sports, entertainment, and respect for one another.

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