Usman named the only worthy opponent for Edwards

Dmitriy Kel March 19, 2024, 6:18 a.m.

Former dominant UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman expressed his belief that only one fighter currently deserves to get a fight with current belt holder Leon Edwards - Belal Muhammad, who hasn't lost since 2019.

"The only contender that makes sense is Belal Muhammad. He's just been in the top 10 for a long time and now he's in the top five. What fight still makes sense? I think it will take time to build another character that can challenge the champion," MMA Junkie quotes Usman as saying.

Recall that the 35-year-old Muhammad has not appeared in the octagon since last May, when he took a points decision over Gilbert Burns.

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