Jaylen Brown has revealed he has seriously considered stepping into the UFC one day, and he has already spoken to Dana White about the possibility.
The Boston Celtics star is known for his intensity on the court, but his competitive edge may not be limited to basketball.
Brown has now confirmed that mixed martial arts, or even boxing, could feature in his future once his NBA career reaches its later stages.
Jaylen Brown discusses UFC ambition
Speculation around Jaylen Brown and the UFC grew after he openly addressed the idea during NBA All-Star media day, shared by Legion Hoops on X.
“To be honest, I’ve toyed with this and I’ve talked to some people, you know, maybe post part of my career, I’d love to partake in some UFC or even boxing,” the Celtics star said.
That was not framed as a joke. Brown made it clear that the idea has moved beyond casual thinking and into real conversations.
For an athlete in his prime, even acknowledging long-term interest in combat sports signals a level of seriousness.
Basketball players rarely cross over into professional fighting, given the physical risk and contractual implications. Brown, however, has built a reputation for embracing challenges that sit outside the traditional NBA pathway.
Jaylen Brown reveals Dana White talks
The conversation becomes even more significant when Dana White’s name is involved. Brown confirmed that dialogue has already taken place regarding a potential UFC future.
“I’ve talked to Dana White about some stuff, but we will see as things go on. We will see,” Brown added.
Those words suggest exploratory discussions rather than a firm commitment. Still, speaking directly with the UFC president moves the idea from fantasy to something more tangible.
For now, Brown remains fully focused on basketball. Yet his willingness to publicly discuss fighting and to admit conversations with Dana White ensures this story will not fade quickly.
If he ever does enter the octagon, it will not be a spontaneous decision but the result of years of consideration.
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