Cruzeiro striker Kaio Jorge posted footage of a boxing session at home on Instagram. Teammates responded with jokes about his nickname and upcoming rivalry games.
In images shared on October 8, the player wears blue training gear and black gloves as he practices boxing movements. Winger Wesley played on the name of boxer Mike Tyson, commenting: “Kaio Tayson.”
Midfielder Jhon Jhon, who plays for Zenit, wrote: “Classics coming up, right?” The remark referred to the fight between Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG players during this year’s Minas Gerais state championship final. Kaio Jorge was one of those involved.
In an August interview with ge TV, the striker said boxing was a hobby and that he had started training at home as a way to clear his mind.