Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie says he’s able to beat GOP opponent Donald Trump — together with within the ring.

The former New Jersey governor advised Fox News host Piers Morgan in a current interview that he would little question emerge victorious in a head-to-head combat with the ex-president.

“Come on,” Mr. Christie mentioned with a smile in response to the query. “Guy is 78 years old. I’d kick his ass.”

Mr. Trump, identified to be a fan of UFC combating, is definitely 77 years outdated. Mr. Christie, whose heavy construct has been criticized by Mr. Trump and his aides, is 60.

“I’ll fight Donald Trump anywhere he wants, in any arena he wants — whether it’s on a debate stage or in the octagon,” mentioned Mr. Christie.

He is taken into account a long-shot candidate in a crowded GOP main area. Mr. Trump continues to dominate the race by a mean of greater than 30 factors within the polls over his closest rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Mr. Christie polls within the low single digits.

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