Former boxing champion wants to compete in UFC

Keith Thurman

Former world welterweight champion Keith Thurman dissatisfied with the way negotiations regarding his return to the ring are proceeding. The 34-year-old American spoke about his immediate career plans, unexpectedly announcing his regret about having ...

“I just have to wait for that announcement. For a whole year they played with my emotions. For now, it's about staying busy over the next few years and becoming more active. I would like to have one fight this year since I have been on the bench all year.

Next year I want to have two fights and one exhibition. Two fights and one in the UFC. I don’t know what will happen, but I need to stay busy,” BoxingScene quotes Thurman.

Let's remember that Thurman last appeared in the ring in February, when he defeated Mario Barrios by unanimous decision.