![]() "This is what intrigues me is, I'm getting bored of running through these loudmouths up here. Usman and his manager Ali Abdelaziz have also expressed interest in a crossover fight against boxing's pound-for-pound No.1 Canelo Alvarez in the future.Īlvarez looks to become the first-ever undisputed super-middleweight champion when he fights Caleb Plant this weekend.Ĭrossover fights have become a regular occurance since UFC star Conor McGregor boxed Floyd Mayweather in 2017.īut Usman thinks a crossover between two fighters in their prime has never happened. ![]() "But like I've said before, in the era he existed he has to live with the fact that somebody was there that was better." He works hard and he comes to fight each and every time. I would say that he is very very talented. "I wouldn't say it's the most difficult matchup. I love it because it's another challenge for me to get over," he said. ![]() "I appreciate everything he does and everything he comes with. Usman said he appreciates what Covington brings to the cage and also appreciates his trash talk, even if does sometimes cross the line. The two men came face-to-face on stage after their heated press conference on Friday, with UFC president Dana White unable to intervene as Usman shoved his rival. Usman will make the fifth defence of his welterweight title in a grudge rematch against Covington in New York. Kamaru Usman shoved rival Colby Covington during their heated staredown ahead of their title fight at UFC 268 this weekend
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