Ric Flair is going a second round with skin cancer. The legendary professional wrestler confirmed his cancer diagnosis on Friday. Flair, 76, will begin treatment next week. According to People, Flair denied online reports about his diagnosis on Thursday before later admitting it to the publication.

Wrestling legend Ric Flair has been diagnosed with skin cancer, he tells PEOPLE exclusively, for the "second time in three years." The WWE star, 76, says he will begin treatment next week. "It’s the second time in three years that I’ve been dealing with skin cancer," Flair says. "I will be undergoing treatment next week."

Ric Flair has been diagnosed with skin cancer, he told People. “It’s the second time in three years that I’ve been dealing with skin cancer,” Flair, 76, said in a story published Friday. “I will be undergoing treatment next week.” The WWE legend said he wanted to keep it private, but he felt ready to share the news.