Greg Hardy is a well-known American MMA fighter and former football defensive end. Greg was a football player for the Dallas Cowboys, the Carolina Panthers, and the MMA.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Greg Hardy |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Gregory McKarl Hardy |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 35 years old |
| Birth Date: | 28 July 1988 |
| Birth Place: | Millington, Tennessee, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 6 feet 4 inches (1.93m) |
| Weight: | 126 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | N/A |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (one) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Greg Hardy Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Football Player and Martial Artist |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $5 Million |
Greg Hardy Biography
Greg Hardy, also known as Gregory McKarl Hardy, was born on July 28, 1988, in Millington, Tennessee, to Gref Hardy Sr. and Lan Hardy. His ethnicity is African-American, and he is an American citizen.
Greg attended Briarcrest Christian School, where he participated in football, basketball, and track. Greg later attended the University of Mississippi on a football scholarship.
Greg Hardy Age, Height, Weight
Greg Hardy was born on July 28, 1988, and will be 35 years old in 2024. He stands 6 feet 4 inches (1.93m) tall and weighs 126 kg.
Career
Greg Hardy began his career during his university years. Greg played against the University of Florida and Mississippi University, among others, while at the University of Mississippi. However, surgery on his right foot to repair a broken bone caused him to miss his first three games.
Later on, surgery on the same leg in 2009 ended his football career. Later, in July 2009, he was involved in a car accident with his teammate Dexter McCluster, which left him in a walking cast. He finished his college career with 39.5 tackles for loss and 26.5 sacks.
Greg Hardy began his professional football career in the sixth round (175th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft with the Carolina Panthers. Greg played for the Panthers from 2010 to 2015, when they decided to release him against the wishes of his teammates and coaches.
Greg later signed a one-year, $11.3 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent on March 18, 2015. However, he was suspended for four games prior to game 10 of the 2015 season for violating the NFL Personal Conduct Policy. His behavior, particularly his inappropriate tweets, landed him in hot water with the Dallas Cowboys, and he only played for them that season.
While his performance began well, it subsequently declined, and he finished as the team leader with 32 quarterback pressures and second with six sacks.
Later, in 2017, Hardy played in The Spring League, and in January 2018, he was with the |Richmond Roughriders. His football career was cut short due to domestic violence charges and suspension. This was not the end of him, as he returned to mixed martial arts in 2016.
Later, on November 4, 2017, he made his MMA debut, fighting Joe Hawkins and winning. He later became a professional after winning two matches against Kenneth Woods and Ryan Chester.
Greg Hardy Achievements and Awards
He made his professional MMA debut with a win over Austen Lane. Later on, he won fights against Tebaris Gordon and Rasheem Jones all by knockout. His MMA track record is as follows:
Greg Hardy’s Net Worth in 2024
Greg Hardy has amassed an estimated net worth of $5 million as of March 2024, thanks to his two careers in football and Mixed Martial Arts. He is expected to earn more money for his fortune as he expects to play more games in his new career.
Despite the fact that his football career was cut short, he has found a new passion in Mixed Martial Arts. Greg has successfully transitioned and is now a success in his new game. More is to come, as he is only just getting started. His football career is nearly over, but it is not over. Furthermore, more information about his personal life will be revealed as time passes.
Greg Hardy Girlfriend, Dating
Greg Hardy has managed to keep his personal life out of the public eye. He is considered single despite being straight because there are no confirmed relationships and he is not married. Greg is also the father of a son. His son is expected to be born in September 2015. His son’s mother, on the other hand, is unknown.
