One of the most famous names in the world is Taylor Swift. The American singer has captivated audiences around the globe and turned it into her own brand. However, ‘Taylor’ and ‘Swift’ are not necessarily unique names for her, and in fact, there is a namesake who operates in the sports world and has to deal with sharing his name with a pop artist to whom he is not related at all.
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The pop superstar has millions of followers around the world and is one of the most recognized artists, but in England, there is a person with whom she shares her name and he is hoping that sharing that name can help him become more well-known in sports.
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Who is Taylor Swift, the wrestler who shares a name with one of the most famous stars on the planet?
The namesake of Taylor Swift is a young man who works as an electrician and dedicates the rest of his time to practicing mixed martial arts. The man spoke with ‘CNN Sport’ and shared what it has been like for him to have the same name as the American superstar.
Taylor Swift, the man of British origin, has said that sharing the name with the renowned singer can have some advantages, but it can also be a bit awkward, especially in his work as a professional in mixed martial arts fighting.
“When I started fighting, I couldn’t help it. They literally shout it in the stadium,” explicó Swift a ‘CNN Sport’. “Some viewers laugh a little. At weigh-ins, especially at the amateur level, all the fighters are in the same room and are called there. As soon as they call me, I laugh a little,” assured the fighter.
The 21-year-old stated that due to having the same name as the superstar, the growth of his social media has been significant and he has received calls from various media outlets, which is why he has decided to embrace the fame.
Moreover, he shared that he met the singer when he was about 10 years old, and he has witnessed the singer’s rise to fame as he grew up. He also claims to be a big fan of Swift’s music, but many ask him to use the American’s songs when he goes out to fight and he still hasn’t done so.
Although due to her young age, she is just beginning her professional career in mixed martial arts fighting, she assures that she has much to learn and hopes to become as great as her namesake, coming to compete in ‘The Ultimate Fighting Championship’.
“You have to have a lot of heart, especially as a fan. It can be very exhausting,” he said, and assured that he has experienced other forms of struggle until discovering his passion for mixed martial arts.
He was also emphatic in highlighting that he does not intend to change his name, as he has learned to carry it with style and hopes that it might bring him sponsors to help with his professional growth.