UFC commentator Joe Rogan approves Usman's move to boxing to face Canelo

J. Rogan (left) approves of K. Usman (right) in boxing. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

UFC welterweight champion (up to 77kg.), Kamaru Usman frequently expresses the desire to test himself in boxing against Canelo Alvarez placeholder image and gained important support for the objective. In an interview with the podcast 'Hotboxing', commanded by Mike Tyson, Ultimate commentator Joe Rogan declared that he would like to follow the eventual dispute.

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“I would like to see him fight Canelo. I really would like. Not because I think he's the favorite in a boxing match against one of the greatest boxers of all time, but I want to see him win a big prize. In the same way I would like to see (Francis) Ngannou fight Tyson Fury,” Rogan said.

According to the commentator, the move to boxing would not hinder Usman's career in martial arts nor would it harm his legacy at welterweight. He even believes that the Nigerian is capable of improving his stand-up game after the experience, even if he is defeated.

“It's a way you can make a lot of money, and I don't think it will harm your journey as a UFC fighter. I think it would be an invaluable experience for him, as a champion, if he had this fight and then returned to MMA. He would probably be even better as a striker, even if he lost”, concluded the commentator.

Kamaru Usman, however, is still recovering from hand surgery and must measure strength against Leon edwards for the belt in the under-77kg division. mid-year. One of the biggest names in the organization today, the Nigerian is coming off a victory over Colby covington No. UFC 268, which took place on November 6th.