Former NBA All-Star Deron Williams will face former NFL player Frank Gore in the poster below Jake Paul and Tommy Fury

An interesting crossover fight is set for December 18th.

Three times NBA Deron Williams star and former NFL Runner Frank Gore is ready to enter the boxing ring. Showtime Sports announced on Tuesday that Williams and Gore will compete in the poster below the Showtime pay ceremony, directed by Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury.

The fight will officially have four heavyweight rounds, with a weight limit of 215 pounds.

“Wrestling has been a part of my life since I was a child. I was a fighter before I became a basketball player,” Williams said in a note. “Since 2015, I have had the privilege of having an MMA gym, through which I have trained in various martial arts to be active. Last year, I waited for a suitable opportunity to return to my professional training. Debut. I will do this on December 18 against Frank, physically history Against one of the strongest players in the NFL. “

Williams was the third overall pick for the 2005 Utah Jazz NBA draft. He played for the Jazz team until 2011, when he moved to the New Jersey Nets before finishing his career with the Dallas Mavericks and Cleveland Cavaliers. In his career, Williams was a three-time All Star, was twice named to the All-NBA second team and also played for the US team at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, winning two gold medals in the process.

Williams also has a stake in Fortis MMA in Dallas, Texas, where he trains regularly. He will have coach Sayif Saud in the fighting corner.

Gore is the third all-time runner in the NFL with 16,000 yards of career. He also holds the record for most games played by a defender. A five-time Pro Bowl pick, Gore was also named to the NFL General Decade team for the 2010s. After playing for the San Francisco 49ers from 2005 to 2014, Gore bounced from the Indianapolis Colts to the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills and New York Jets before finishing as a free agent this season.

“I’m very excited to fight on this card and I can’t wait to show the world what I’ve been up to,” Gore said. “Boxing has moved me, and expect fireworks on December 18th!”

Paul vs. Fury will be held in Tampa, Florida, while social media star Tyson Fury faces the problems of heavyweight champion.