Former American League MVP Jose Canseco, who has authored two controversial books and starred in a reality television show since his 17-year big league career came to an end in 2001, will next try his hand at mixed martial arts.According to an Associated Press report, the 44-year-old Canseco will make his MMA debut on May 26 in Japan against South Korean Hong Man Choi as part of the Dream 9 card at Yokohama Arena. The 7-foot-2, 330-pound Hoi has a 1-2 career professional record.
"I have no idea if I can do it," Canseco told the AP. "It's a tough sport."
Canseco has fought in two celebrity boxing matches. He was knocked out in the first round by former NFL player Vai Sikahema on July 12th, 2008, and he fought to a majority draw earlier this year in a bout against former "Partridge Family" star Danny Bonaduce.
A six-time All-Star, Canseco won the 1988 AL MVP after becoming the first player in big league history to have at least 40 home runs and 40 steals in the same season. He currently ranks 32nd all-time with 462 career home runs.
In his 2005 book, "Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits & How Baseball Got Big," Canseco attributed much of his success on the diamond to his use of performance enhancing drugs.
Source: MLB.com
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