Glover Teixeira

Glover Teixeira
Nationality:
Brazil
Residence:
Danbury, USA
Born:
Oct. 28, 1979 (44 years)
Place of Birth:
Sobralia, Brazil
Height:
6′1″ / 188 cm
Reach:
75″ / 193 cm
Record:
31-8, 17 КО
Division:
Light Heavyweight (205 lbs)
Debut:
June 7, 2002
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  • Boxing News: Glover Teixeira

Teixeira did not rule out that Pereira will move up to heavyweight
Dec. 6, 2023, 8:21 a.m.

Glover Teixeira, a former UFC light heavyweight champion, did not rule out that his friend and current champion of the promotion in this weight Alex Pereira in the future he may move to heavyweight.

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Teixeira is not thinking about resuming his career: “I’m putting all my energy into Pereira”
Nov. 25, 2023, 4:16 a.m.

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Glover Teixeira explained why he doesn’t even think about returning to mixed martial arts.

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Teixeira explained why Adesanya is in no hurry to fight Pereira again
Nov. 17, 2023, 11:20 a.m.

Glover Teixeira, the former UFC light heavyweight champion explained why the organization's former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will not rush to accept the challenge and have a third fight with Alex Pereira, who is the current champion of the promotion in the light heavyweight division. According to Teixeira, Izzy has already earned a lot of money, so he will not take risks, but will fight easy fights for big money.

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Pereira's trainer: Adesanya doesn't want to fight Alex
Nov. 17, 2023, 1:34 a.m.

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Glover Teixeira, now mentor to the current title holder Alexa Pereira, expressed the opinion that the former leader of the middle division Israel Adesanya does not want to once again share the octagon with his ward.

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Teixeira on the Pereira-Hill fight: “Alex is a beast on another level”
Nov. 14, 2023, 12:53 p.m.

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Glover Teixeira shared his thoughts on a potential fight between his ward, the current title holder in the same division Alex Pereira And Jamall Hill.

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GLOVER TEIXEIRA PROFILE

WHAT IS GLOVER TEIXEIRA'S RECORD?

Glover Teixeira's record currently stands at 31 wins, 8 loses and 0 draw.

WHAT WAS TEIXEIRA'S LAST FIGHT?

Glover Teixeira's last fight took place against Jamahal Hill on Jan. 21, 2023, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He lost by UD in the 5 round. That fight was 3 months and 7 days ago.

HOW ACTIVE IS GLOVER TEIXEIRA?

Teixeira's last 3 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 2 months and 22 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 4 months and 27 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 12 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 4 rounds on average.

WHERE IS GLOVER TEIXEIRA FROM?

Teixeira was born in Brazil.

HOW OLD IS GLOVER TEIXEIRA?

The Glover Teixeira is currently 44 years old. He was born on Oct. 28, 1979, so he will turn 45 in 6 months and 0 day.

HOW LONG HAS TEIXEIRA BEEN FIGHTING?

Glover Teixeira made his professional debut in June 2002, so he has been a pro for 21 years.

HOW TALL IS GLOVER TEIXEIRA?

Teixeira is 6' 2" (6 Foot and 2 inch) which is 188 cm (1 meter and 88 centimeters).

WHAT IS TEIXEIRA'S REACH?

His reach is 76 inches (76") which is 193 cm (1 meter and 93 centimeters).

WHAT STANCE DOES GLOVER TEIXEIRA USE?

Teixeira fights from a orthodox, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.

WHAT WILL BE GLOVER TEIXEIRA'S NEXT FIGHT?

Glover Teixeira doesn't currently have a fight scheduled