Apart from being known as Paul Blart the mall cop and Doug Heffernan from The King of Queens, actor Kevin James is also a long-time prizefighting enthusiast. A fan since the early Pancrase days, UFC commentator Joe Rogan also described him as a “serious martial artist” who “can hit”.
While this part of his life isn’t as known as his onscreen appearances, James spoke about it in a recent conversation with former UFC champion Chris Weidman for SiriusXM. Here, he recounted a time when he sparred with the current number three-ranked bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili.