Usman on the fight with Covington: "Muhammad Ali needed Fraser"

Dmitriy Kel Nov. 7, 2021, 6:07 a.m.

UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman commented on his win over Colby Covington at UFC 268 in New York.

"I respect him as a fighter - he's the second guy in our division. He's tough as nails. Let's be honest, Muhammad Ali needed Frazier. You can be great, but there's always someone who can push you forward. Even though his behavior outside the octagon is not to the liking of most people, including myself, we have to respect him as a fighter. Next fight? Right now I want to spend time with my daughter," Usman said at the press conference.

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