It looks like one of the UFC’s top welterweights has turned his attention to former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman for his next fight.
Belal Muhammad took to Twitter to pitch the idea of a fight between himself and Usman to generate interest. Muhammad tweeted a photoshopped image of himself and Usman at a press conference with UFC president Dana White among them. It’s also interesting to note that the caption ‘BMF’ also appears on the image, which is currently held by the now-retired Jorge Masvidal.
He wrote:
“Run it”
The No. 4 ranked welterweight has been in the title picture for quite some time, but it looks like the UFC is going in another direction for the title fight and plans to sign Leon Edwards against Colby Covington instead. With that in mind, a win over the former welterweight champion could be what elevates him to a title shot against the winner of ‘Rocky’ vs. ‘Chaos’.
It remains to be seen what the promotion has planned for the other welterweight contenders should they book Muhammad vs. Usman. Undefeated welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov has been linked with ‘Remember The Name,’ while Gilbert Burns appears to be the backup fighter should Edwards vs. Covington is forced to withdraw from their fight.
Former UFC title challenger Nate Diaz set for boxing match with Jake Paul
There was a big announcement today when a boxing match between former UFC title challenger Nate Diaz and Jake Paul was made official for August 5th.
previous YOU F The Season 5 winner will make his professional boxing debut in an 8-round bout to be contested at 185lbs. This will be Paul’s first fight since he suffered the first loss of his career to Tommy Fury, which saw him lose a split decision.
‘The Problem Child’ was confident while addressing a message to Díaz, writing:
“On August 5th we commemorate the funeral of Nathaniel Diaz as we send him in a casket back to Dana… Refreshments will be provided at the service… Black Tie Attire. Watch #PaulDiaz live on DAZN PPV globally” .