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Released UFC star Michael Page feels ‘free of shackles’ after switch to boxing

Michael Page, known as "Venom" for his high-profile MMA career, has joined Misfits Boxing after his UFC contract expired without renewal. The 39-year-old British fighter, who debuted in the UFC in 2024 with a 5-1 record across welterweight and middleweight, expressed relief at the move, calling it a chance to embrace his creative style without restrictions.

Page’s UFC tenure included wins over Kevin Holland, Shara Magomedov, Jared Cannonier, Sam Patterson, and Nursulton Ruziboev, though he lost to Ian Machado Garry. His transition to boxing marks his third attempt in the sport, with two prior knockout victories in 2017 and 2018, alongside a 2022 bare-knuckle bout loss to Mike Perry.

Page’s first Misfits fight remains unannounced, but the switch coincides with rising crossover interest in combat sports, as seen with UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland’s recent push to leave for a boxing match against Jake Paul.

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