K. Usman has been welterweight champion since 2019. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Dana White's irony about the desire to Kamaru Usman facing Canelo Álvarez in boxing didn't shake the Ultimate champion's dream. Executioner of Colby covington No. UFC 268, the Nigerian refuted the statement made by his boss, who suggested a possible embarrassment in a possible superfight in the 'noble art'. In a press conference after the show held this Saturday (6), the welterweight leader spoke about the subject.
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“Dana doesn’t know. I want something that scares me. If I'm going to be away from my daughter for another 12 weeks or so, it better be something I'm excited about. I want to challenge myself. I know that many people will try to convince me otherwise, say nonsense. Do not misunderstand me. He (Canelo) is a master at what he does. That's why I want to challenge myself. Last time I was the underdog, you saw what happened. Where are those who take the risks?” Usman said.
This weekend, Usman further cemented his name in MMA history. The triumph over Covington, in addition to confirming yet another victory over his biggest rival, extended his undefeated streak to 18 clashes in mixed martial arts.
In addition to the positive sequence, the Nigerian reached the record of Anderson Silva. The Brazilian legend is still at the top of the athletes with the most consecutive triumphs, with 16, while Usman has 15.
On the same night that Usman faced Covington for the welterweight belt, Canelo also had another boxing confrontation. This weekend, the Mexican added another victory to his career and retained the super middleweight title by knocking out Caleb Plant.
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