Israeli MMA Fighter Challenges Antisemitic Boxer to a Showdown

Israeli MMA fighter Natan Levy issued a bold challenge to Adam Salah, an American boxer of Yemeni descent known for antisemitic behavior, in a video posted online today. Levy, no longer with the UFC, called out Salah for his provocative actions against Jews and Israel supporters, daring him to a face-to-face confrontation.

Salah, who publicly declares support for Palestine, has been documented tearing down Israeli flags from businesses, harassing elderly individuals on the street, and attempting to incite physical conflicts with those who challenge him. His actions have drawn widespread attention on social media, prompting Levy, a former UFC fighter from Netanya, Israel, to respond.

In the video, Levy spoke directly to Salah: “I tried to talk to you like a man, but you dodged and blocked me. If you have a problem with Jews, come to me. Name the time and place, and I’ll be there.” The challenge has sparked buzz on X, with users praising Levy’s stand against antisemitism.

Salah has not yet responded publicly to the challenge.

As a trained fighter with a 6-2 UFC record before his departure in 2024, Levy’s challenge proves his commitment to confronting hate both in and out of the ring. Authorities have not commented on whether the proposed confrontation could lead to legal concerns, given Salah’s history of public provocations.