about 2 months ago

Kamaru Usman Dismisses Belal Muhammad Fight, Eyes Title Shot Instead

Former welterweight champion Usman explained why he’s not targeting #1-ranked Muhammad (24-4), despite fan calls for the matchup. “Belal’s ranked No. 1, and I’m below him. I have nothing to gain from that fight,” Usman (21-4) said. Focused solely on reclaiming gold, he added, “I’m not here to waste time. I wanna get the title and keep defending.”