Kamaru Usman aims to fight Canelo Alvarez in boxing in September

K. Usman is the UFC welterweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

With the desire to test himself in boxing, Kamaru Usman he already has a date and 'dream opponent' to make his debut. The welterweight champion (up to 77kg.) Revealed that he has plans to measure strength against Canelo Alvarez placeholder image In September. He is now recovering from hand surgery and says that, before the boxer, he will face Leon edwards.

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“In 2022, I will shock the world. In July, I will fight the Leon edwards. If God wants me to go through Leon edwards, September, Mexican Independence Day, I'm going to stop Canelo Alvarez placeholder image. I see myself winning this fight. And that's what many people fail to realize. Many people, because they think they can't do something, try to put it on you: 'Oh, you can't do that. It can’t be done.’” said Kamaru, in an interview with 'TMZ Sports'.

Canelo even changed his speech and admitted that he could face Usman in the future. Now, asked about his chances against the Mexican, the welterweight champion (up to 77kg) reveals that he believes in a victory and compares scenarios with his triumph over Tyron woodley.

“They said this about Tyron woodley, that he was very big, had knockout power, is fast and explosive. What happened? I told him I was going to dominate him for five rounds and I did that. I’m not going to go in there if I don’t think I can do it,” he concluded.

Champion of the 77,1kg division since March 2019, Usman has already defended his title on five occasions and is taking great strides to establish his name among the best in the history of Ultimate.

The Mexican, who collects titles in the sport, has never faced any athlete from another sport and has already admitted that he may change his mind in the future, if a 'million dollar deal' is made.