Kamaru Usman is looking forward to reclaim his throne as the welterweight champion. The current number-one-ranked welterweight contender is thirsty for a fight but there?s just one problem, there?s no opponent yet!

Usman has been on the sidelines since his loss to Leon Edwards in March as he headlined the UFC 268. Ever since there have been links to potential future clashes for the ex-UFC welterweight champion. And in a recent interview, Usman shared his views on having a match with one of his possible opponents.

A bout with the unbeaten

Among the many possible candidates that may fight Kamaru Usman, Shavkat Rakhmonov?s name comes up as a very probable one. The Uzbekistan-born contender has been unbeaten so far with 17 wins and no losses. While this may seem like the perfect matchup, Usman thinks otherwise.

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In an interview, Usman shared why is not interested in fighting Rakhmonov. According to the 36-year-old, since they happen to train with the same coach and he does not want to put his coach through the situation.

Following up on the statement, Usman shares that if the match isn?t for a title, there?s no point, ?If you’re fighting for this title that’s his dream, that’s what he’s trained for, he’s made his way to the title, it’s inevitable. I can’t deny a man that. But if you’re not fighting for the title when there’s a plethora of other guys to fight, I don’t want to put Henri (coach) in that situation?.

Hard to digest?

Post the statements, fans started tweeting their reactions to Kamaru Usman’s reason behind not wanting to fight the Uzbek. Many fans called him out for being ‘scared’ while some claimed that Usman is looking forward to securing a title bout in the future by looking for an easy fight. Here are some reactions –

https://twitter.com/streekh/status/1686818124031475729

https://twitter.com/IrishPaisan/status/1686831965503184897

What’s next on the plate for the two fighters?

Kamaru Usman has shown his interest in fighting Stephen Thompson, who last faced Kevin Holland in a TKO win for the Wonderboy.
Meanwhile, Shavkat Rakhmonov has booked himself in a co-main event bout at the UFC Fight Night in September against Kelvin Gastelum, the former interim middleweight title challenger. Who do you think Usman will fight next and will Shavkat be able to continue his unbeaten streak against Gastelum? Let us know in the comments.

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