Alot of the guys in UFC have done some boxing and some have fought 'pro'.Many have top level (not the best) Boxing coaches.
The skill set you want to see happen I dont think occurs because of the structure of the sport.Boxers only have to worry about the other guys hands,Kickboxers have to worry about hands and feet.Thai boxers,add knees and elbows.MMA,add tackdowns,submissions.
Imagine the top Formula one driver,Mika Hakkinen swapping with the top World Rallycar Driver,Sebastien Loeb.Both have outstanding Driving skills,reflexes,eye-hand co-ordination.
But could both drive the others vehicles to the same level as their own?
Of course not.
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