“He’s fighting cancer?” – Israel Adesanya leaves fans shocked as he compares his medical condition with late actor Chadwick Boseman at UFC 281

Israel Adesanya might have just dropped a bomb at the UFC 281 post-fight press conference. The Last Stylebender handled his loss like a true champion this past weekend but fans believe the fighter might have hinted at a serious medical condition that he’s battling.

UFC superstar Israel Adesanya faced a brutal defeat at the hands of his biggest nemesis, Alex Pereira at UFC 281. After the knockout loss, the former champ was gracious enough to talk to the media post-fight. In the presser, Adesanya hinted battling a medical condition “behind the scenes” that he will be dealing with following his loss to Pereira.

Adesanya has been a victim of steroid accusations throughout his UFC career. The fighter’s abnormal bulge in his chest has fans believing it is a side effect of his alleged steroid use. The build-up to UFC 281 was no different either. The fighter was yet again trolled for his “gyno”. Adesanya spoke about being mocked for his physique and compared it to that of late actor Chadwick Boseman.

Chadwick Boseman, who passed away in 2020 was battling Colon Cancer. The Black Panther star had visibly lost a lot of weight and was trolled for his “skinny” physique before his demise. Adesanya stated how the world mocks one for their looks barely having any idea about battles one might face. “Some medical stuff that I’ve just put on the back burner. Even stuff people make fun of me for,” said Adesanya at the presser.

Adesnaya says he has health things to fix and he’ll be back.#UFC281 pic.twitter.com/WlBBVuvQJV

— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) November 13, 2022

“I just gotta look after myself ’cause my health comes first. Even think about Chadwick Boseman, when everyone was making fun of him. ‘Oh he looks so this he looks so skinny, he looks so sleepy.’ Not knowing behind the scenes he was fighting cancer,” added the fighter. This statement has taken fans aback and has caused a lot of them to show concern toward the fighter.

Read more: “Feeling like it was me” – Nigerian UFC champion Israel Adesanya reacts to Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Fans react to Israel Adesanya’s speaking on his health condition

Did Israel Adesanya just compare himself to Chadwick Boseman? Is he insinuating he’s fighting cancer?

— HeyAntz (@HeyAntzNoPants) November 13, 2022

My heart kinda dropped when @stylebender was talking about Chadwick Boseman and how hes dealing with shit.. Im not a huge fan of izzy ima fan of his fighting and what he brings to MMA but I really do hope he takes A good amount of time off and takes care of his body and health

— Antonio (@N_Tony_O) November 13, 2022

Israel adesanya
Please are you okay
You mentioned your chest,with a reference to actor (Chadwick Bozeman).I’m actually really worried and scared.please take your time,HEAL.I appreciate you please you have build more in this world than you can ever imagine @stylebender

— Dannymighty4 (@dannymighty4) November 14, 2022

Did anyone notice how Izzy mentioned Chadwick Bosemans illness in reference to his tiddie? It seemed ominious like isreal was aIlluding to some sort of serious illness? It was in his post fight press conference. @stylebender @BCampbell @arielhelwani @lthomasnews

— oneforsports (@oneforsports) November 13, 2022

Catch what he said about his health? Related to the enlarged nip… Referenced Chadwick and how he fought cancer behind closed doors while media/public made jokes about his physique

— Jacob (@ja_bigmac) November 13, 2022

Also read: “Athletes tell the craziest lies to her” – Israel Adesanya hysterically reveals to Taylor Rooks he once “busted a nut” to make weight

Did Izzy hint at an ongoing medical issue/disease related to his enlarged nip? Referenced Chadwick… Hope all is okay @stylebender ? #UFC281

— Jacob (@ja_bigmac) November 13, 2022

Sooooo did everyone just bypass what Izzy said, comparing his behind the scene struggles to Chadwick Boseman?
What’s the deal? @stylebender

— Shirley ? (@ShurlBabe_) November 13, 2022

Are you healthy champ?
This whole Chadwick comparison and talking about the health issues got me worried ngl.

— Synyster (@Synyste84987177) November 13, 2022

Bro shocked us with health issues and ref made to Chadwick. Bro said some people made fun of his gyno but only bro know what you are dealing with. Bro it broke my heart you lost but I pray God will help you and that people around you and family will continue to be a blessing.

— vinny (@vinny60107608) November 13, 2022

@stylebender what did you mean in the press conference about “behind the scenes medical shit” you’ve been dealing with?

You mentioned Chadwick Boseman bro please tell me it’s not cancer…

— JT (@JustTrashMedia) November 13, 2022

Also read: “He’ll crumble like the Twin Towers” – When Israel Adesanya went too far with his “trash talk” against Yoel Romero