$20.00 + shipping “Throughout history, the front of the Wheaties box has chronicled the greatest achievements in sports,” said David Oehler, marketing manager for Wheaties. 1 contender Gilbert Melendez in December. I think Anthony Pettis is the spark to ignite the rocket for my 2020 ‘Year Of Fornication.’ I just feel like he’s just another good jumping pad for me. He opened up the year, receiving his first UFC loss to Donald Cerrone. After winning the Wheaties Next challenge on Monday, Pettis was off on a plane to New York City for the official photo shoot with the cereal giant. He exemplifies what it means to be a fighter and a champion, and UFC president Dana White tabbed Pettis right off the bat. Born in Knoxville, Tenn. with both legs missing below the knee, Leeper has been using prosthetics since he was a toddler. Welcome to For The Win's European Union Experience. For more information on how to join MapMyFitness and vote for your favorite sport to be represented on the iconic Wheaties box, visit MapMyFitness.com/wheatiesnext. Photos via Instagram @thegreat155 @showtimepettis. The Milwaukee native said it’s been a frustrating layoff, especially considering how well he performed in his last three fights, all first-round finishes. The welterweight bout will serve as UFC 241’s co-main event. Your email address will not be published. The UFC on ESPN+ 38 bonuses have been released. Writer and interviewer for MMA, powerlifting, bodybuilding, strongman, and CrossFit. Something went wrong. Alex Hernandez has been on the shelf for the latter part of 2019. Known for his flashy, gravity-defying kicks, Pettis captured the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) lightweight championship in 2013 and cemented himself as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. • Sep. 3, 2014, Copyright © 2001-2020 UFC All Rights Reserved. Back in May, Pettis explained his beef with Diaz to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani. “But you only fight as much as your body allows you to, and I’ve put my body through a lot to get to this position. MINNEAPOLIS, September 3, 2014 — With over 873,000 workouts logged over the last two months in support of the Wheaties NEXT Challenge, America has spoken by selecting Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight Champion, Anthony Pettis to be featured nationally on the famed Wheaties box. However this would be the end of the good times for the year, as injury would stop him from competing further. Alex Hernandez has been on the shelf for the latter part of 2019. 30, 2014 SPORTS FANS TO ELECT AMERICA’S NEXT WHEATIES BOX CHAMPION. “I was like trying to get a fight win him and [he] was like big leaguing me. “So I get motivated by everybody pretty much forgetting what I did in my last three fights. *like FTW on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usatodayftw. 1 draft choice in the 2012 Major League Lacrosse draft where he currently is an all-star for the New York Lizards. Anthony Pettis in Running for Wheaties Box Cover 30.09.20 SPORTS FANS TO ELECT AMERICA’S NEXT WHEATIES BOX CHAMPION. Nate Diaz doesn’t appreciate Anthony Pettis “big leaguing” him. 30, 2014 SPORTS FANS TO ELECT AMERICA’S NEXT WHEATIES BOX CHAMPION. Upon completion of the competition, each charity will receive a donation from General Mills based upon the number of workouts logged for each athlete. For more great sports stories ... It’s been a whirlwind week for UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis – and it’s only the beginning. Meet the Wheaties NEXT Athletes: Anthony “Showtime” Pettis representing mixed-martial-arts (MMA). The fanless era of the UFC will continue for the time being, as UFC 254 will not have fans in attendance this... A flyweight bout between two top-10 flyweight contenders is set for UFC 257 when Jessia Eye faces Joanne Calderwood. Challenge participants will vote for their favorite athlete by logging workouts through the MapMyFitness platform – either manually documenting online, recording through any of the apps (MapMyFitness, MapMyRun, MapMyRide, MapMyWalk) or by connecting any one of the 400+ compatible devices. Made with ♡ in NYC by Hattan Media New York, For more MMA News, Rumors and Updates follow the Red Monster on. Dungey supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. “I’m entering 2020 ready to fornicate. Nate Diaz Refers To Anthony Pettis As ‘The Wheaties Box Dude’. Hernandez did not quite have the year he was hoping for. After suffering a serious knee injury against Henderson, Pettis has been anxious to get back inside the cage to defend his belt. Anthony Pettis in Running for Wheaties Box Cover Jun. A native of Milwaukee, WI, Pettis made his professional MMA debut in 2007 and instantly took the sport by storm, amassing an impressive 17-2 record. After a successful collegiate career where he was voted National Player of the Year, Pannell was the no. “Dana White had a lot to do with it. We should have fought a long time ago, but here we are now and I think it is all about to go down!”. Founded in 2009, MiddleEasy.com provides UFC News daily MMA News, Fight Results, Street Fights, MM Rumors, Interviews, Analysis and complete coverage of the MMA sports. Press supports Grassroot Soccer. {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. “At only 27 years old and just entering the prime of his career, Pettis was an easy choice for the Wheaties contest. “Honestly, I love the fact that I’m going to be on the Wheaties box, but the main thing is how big it’s going to be for our sport,” Pettis told UFC.com on Wednesday. The showdown served as the main event... Brian Ortega vs. Chan Sung Jung was the bad blood fight that fans were expecting. Five Elite Athletes Compete for Honor. Everything he’s been talking, all the stuff he’s been saying and then all the drama he’s been trying to cause with the UFC vets, I’m like, ‘alright let’s settle it now.’ I’m excited for this fight, 100 percent motivated. Wheaties approached the UFC and said they wanted to have one of the athletes and potentially put them on one of the boxes, and this was back in springtime,” Pettis said. He has been quoted as saying he’ll walk right through Pettis’ kicks on his way to the win. Rob Pannell representing lacrosse. Didn’t say anything and then when the camera’s around he has something to say. That gives you three months to eat your Wheaties @Showtimepettis, — Alex Hernandez (@TheGreat155) November 14, 2019. Full time fight fan, part time participant. Christen Press representing women’s soccer. On Tuesday and Wednesday the champ is fulfilling media obligations before heading to Connecticut to take in the action of Fight Night Foxwoods on Friday. A native of Belle Plaine, Minn., Dungey has made a name for himself as one of the top riders in motocross. The opponent Henandez is eyeing, Pettis, has been fighting at welterweight recently. There’s so many other UFC fights that everyone gets comfortable thinking that everyone has to fight four times a year,” he said. “The athletes competing in Wheaties NEXT are dominating in their respective sports while displaying the passion and character that embodies a Wheaties box athlete. The two were expected to meet in December, but could not due to Alex’s injury. Wheaties partners with MapMyFitness for first-of-its kind promotion. 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