Brazilian media giant OGlobo is reporting that JDS hopes to represent Brazil in the Olympics, which wil be held in Brazil in 2016.

With the proximity of the Olympics in Rio Janeiro, Cigano and his coach already envision an Olympic medal. Dorea is confident in the ability of his pupil.

It has always been his dream. He wants and has a chance to win a medal. Our priority is the MMA, but he has great chance to represent Brazil. He is a very good boxer – the coach said.

JDS:

The more goals you reach, the bigger your dreams become. I’d like very much to test myself in boxing. In the gym I train boxing a lot and I see it as a sport that brings something different. You have to be more loose and faster. If the opportunity arises, I’d like to try it, but first I have to defend this belt.