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Kamaru Usman Wants $100M Fight With Canelo In September, Vows To KO The Boxing Superstar

Kamaru UsmanKamaru Usman continues to pursue a fight with boxing superstar Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez’ ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is currently healing up after undergoing hand surgery but is expected to return to the Octagon this summer to face Leon Edwards. During a recent interview with TMZ Sports, Usman claimed that just a couple of months after he […]

Kamaru Usman

Kamaru Usman continues to pursue a fight with boxing superstar Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez’

‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is currently healing up after undergoing hand surgery but is expected to return to the Octagon this summer to face Leon Edwards.

During a recent interview with TMZ Sports, Usman claimed that just a couple of months after he beats ‘Rocky’, he’ll be ready to KO the best boxer on the planet.

“In 2022 I’m gonna shock the world,” Usman said. “July, International Fight Week, I’m gonna fight Leon Edwards. God willing I get through Leon Edwards, September, Mexican Independence Day, I will stop Canelo Alvarez.”

“Absolutely I see myself winning the fight, everything can’t be done until it’s done,” Usman added. “We’re talking nine figures, for sure.”

Canelo Refuses To Rule Out Fighting Kamaru Usman

The Mexican fighter has, for the most part, been dismissive when asked about a potential crossover fight with the UFC welterweight champion.

Canelo believes Usman is simply after a payday but the undisputed middleweight king says he may give Usman that payday in the future.

“Payday, payday,” Canelo said with a smirk when asked about potentially fighting Usman during a recent appearance on The MMA Hour. “It’s a payday, I know, but maybe. Why not? You never say no, right?

“No, it’s not really something on my mind,” Canelo added. “I want a really good legacy for my career and then we can talk about other things.”

Alvarez is set to square off against light-heavyweight champion Dimitry Bivol on May 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

After that, he is expected to take on Gennady Golovkin in an eagerly anticipated trilogy bout before potentially taking on Ilunga Makabu and John Ryder in December.

So, Usman will have to wait until at least 2023 before he’s got any chance of convincing Canelo to fight him.

Do you want to see Kamaru Usman box Canelo?

Álvarez Refuses To Rule Out Fighting Usman: “Maybe, Why Not?”

Canelo Álvarez seems open to the possibility of one day fighting UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman. Both fighters are arguably the #1 pound-for-pound best in their respective sports and a potential crossover between the two could see them bring in colossal pay-per-view figures. Usman previously proposed the idea when discussing his boxing ability and wanting…

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Canelo Álvarez seems open to the possibility of one day fighting UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman.

Both fighters are arguably the #1 pound-for-pound best in their respective sports and a potential crossover between the two could see them bring in colossal pay-per-view figures. Usman previously proposed the idea when discussing his boxing ability and wanting to showcase why he’s the best in the world.

Now, it appears Canelo’s certainly interested in what the fight would look like one day, as he was asked on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani whether he would entertain the fight.

“Payday,” joked Canelo. “That’s the payday I know. Maybe, why not, you never say no, right?”

However, it appears for now at least that Canelo remains tunnel-visioned on cementing his legacy amongst the greatest to grace the sport of boxing ahead of his fight against Dmitry Bivol.

“It’s not really on my mind. I want a really good legacy for my career then we can talk about other things right later.”

The 31-year-old’s aiming to retire by 37, meaning there’s still plenty of time for a crossover to occur. It still remains possible that we may see him take on Usman before then should the proposal for the super fight come his way.

With both fighters in the primes of their career, now would be the time to make it happen. Usman appears to be becoming less interested in defending his UFC welterweight title with every fight having previously spoken about his interest in fighting for the light heavyweight title.

One roadblock in the way of making the super fight happen would be Dana White’s stance on his #1 pound-for-pound fighting Canelo. Back in November, Usman again spoke of his interest in the fight. In response, White said “He doesn’t want to fight Canelo,” with the UFC president indirectly hinting at the boxing ability of Canelo being superior.

Would you be interested in seeing Usman taking on Canelo in a boxing match?

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Álvarez Refuses To Rule Out Fighting Usman: “Maybe, Why Not?”

Canelo Álvarez seems open to the possibility of one day fighting UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman. Both fighters are arguably the #1 pound-for-pound best in their respective sports and a potential crossover between the two could see them bring in colossal pay-per-view figures. Usman previously proposed the idea when discussing his boxing ability and wanting…

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Canelo Álvarez seems open to the possibility of one day fighting UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman.

Both fighters are arguably the #1 pound-for-pound best in their respective sports and a potential crossover between the two could see them bring in colossal pay-per-view figures. Usman previously proposed the idea when discussing his boxing ability and wanting to showcase why he’s the best in the world.

Now, it appears Canelo’s certainly interested in what the fight would look like one day, as he was asked on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani whether he would entertain the fight.

“Payday,” joked Canelo. “That’s the payday I know. Maybe, why not, you never say no, right?”

However, it appears for now at least that Canelo remains tunnel-visioned on cementing his legacy amongst the greatest to grace the sport of boxing ahead of his fight against Dmitry Bivol.

“It’s not really on my mind. I want a really good legacy for my career then we can talk about other things right later.”

The 31-year-old’s aiming to retire by 37, meaning there’s still plenty of time for a crossover to occur. It still remains possible that we may see him take on Usman before then should the proposal for the super fight come his way.

With both fighters in the primes of their career, now would be the time to make it happen. Usman appears to be becoming less interested in defending his UFC welterweight title with every fight having previously spoken about his interest in fighting for the light heavyweight title.

One roadblock in the way of making the super fight happen would be Dana White’s stance on his #1 pound-for-pound fighting Canelo. Back in November, Usman again spoke of his interest in the fight. In response, White said “He doesn’t want to fight Canelo,” with the UFC president indirectly hinting at the boxing ability of Canelo being superior.

Would you be interested in seeing Usman taking on Canelo in a boxing match?

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Kamaru Usman Mocks Canelo Alvarez’s Strength Of Competition

Canelo Alvarez, Kamaru UsmanUFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is doing everything he can to ‘poke the bear’ and potentially get a fight with boxing champ Canelo Alvarez. Usman has called out Alvarez recently over the past few months, most notably in the leadup to his fight against Colby Covington at UFC 268. He would defeat Covington via a […]

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UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is doing everything he can to ‘poke the bear’ and potentially get a fight with boxing champ Canelo Alvarez.

Usman has called out Alvarez recently over the past few months, most notably in the leadup to his fight against Colby Covington at UFC 268. He would defeat Covington via a unanimous decision.

Usman ended 2021 at the top of the UFC’s pound-for-pound list and is arguably the most dominant fighter in the world at the moment. He’s expected to return later this year once he’s fully recovered from hand surgery.

But an injured hand hasn’t stopped Usman from continuing to put pressure on Alvarez for a crossover fight. During an interview with CBS Sports, Usman gave his thoughts on why Alvarez hasn’t accepted a fight with him.

Kamaru Usman Wants Canelo Alvarez Crossover Fight

“When you’re the pound for pound, and you’re the best on the planet, you believe that,” Usman said. “You’re not afraid to say ‘I’ll cross over [to boxing], I’ll go over, because I am the best.’ You see Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou right now. Tyson Fury is not shy of saying ‘Hey, Francis Ngannou you’re a big power puncher, you wanna be the best, come over and I’ll take you on.’ But you’re not really hearing that from [Canelo’s] side, my guy. So, more power to him… Canelo, you can continue being the champion that you are, I respect you, you continue picking off all these guys that no one really knows and fighting them. More respect to you.” (h/t SportsKeeda)

Alvarez most recently defeated Caleb Plant, Billy Joe Saunders, and Avni Yildirim in 2021. He’s expected to face Gennady Golovkin next in a trilogy.

Usman wants a shot in the boxing ring as his striking continues to improve. Whether or not he’ll get that opportunity remains to be seen.

Do you think we’ll ever see Kamaru Usman vs. Canelo Alvarez?

BS Meter on Latest Combat Sports Rumors

2022 is off and running in the combat sports business. The UFC is days away from its second monthly pay-per-view show of the year, and boxing has a full slate of open dates just waiting for signed contracts from its highest-profile superstars…

2022 is off and running in the combat sports business. The UFC is days away from its second monthly pay-per-view show of the year, and boxing has a full slate of open dates just waiting for signed contracts from its highest-profile superstars…

Jake Paul Unveils Boxing Bucket List Featuring Fights With Canelo Alvarez, Dana White

Jake PaulOff the back of a spectacular one-punch knockout win over former UFC welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley last weekend, Jake Paul has revealed his professional boxing bucket list – which features future fights with middleweight kingpin, Canelo Alvarez, as well as UFC president, Dana White. Outspoken Ohio native, Paul, improved to 5-0 as a professional boxer […]

Jake Paul

Off the back of a spectacular one-punch knockout win over former UFC welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley last weekend, Jake Paul has revealed his professional boxing bucket list – which features future fights with middleweight kingpin, Canelo Alvarez, as well as UFC president, Dana White.

Outspoken Ohio native, Paul, improved to 5-0 as a professional boxer last weekend in Tampa, Florida – stopping the aforenoted former UFC welterweight best, Woodley with a stunning sixth round knockout in the pair’s short-notice rematch under the Showtime banner.

Paul, who had previously defeated Woodley in close split decision showing back in April of this year, was slated to meet with the 7-0 Manchester native, Tommy Fury last weekend in the ‘Sunshine State’ – until the latter was forced to withdraw, citing a cold and a broken rib.

Following his jaw-dropping knockout win over Woodley, Paul immediately called for fights with more UFC welterweights; Jorge Masvidal, and Nate Diaz, as well as echoing calls for a fight with former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor.

Jake Paul plans fights with former and current world champions, as well as UFC president, Dana White

However, the 24-year-old Jake Paul released a five-man boxing bucket list today on his social media, which features the quintet of opponents; Canelo Alvarez, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Mike Tyson, Tyson Fury, and UFC leader, Dana White.

For Canelo, the Jalisco maestro boasts a 57-1-2 professional record, most recently stopping Caleb Plant with eleventh round strikes to clinch the IBF super middleweight title – as well as retaining his WBA, WBC, WBO super middleweight crowns.

Mayweather, a retired former multi-weight and multi-time world champion, retired from professional boxing back in August 2017 following a knockout win over the aforenoted, McGregor, however, returned for an exhibition boxing match with Jake Paul’s elder brother, Logan Paul earlier this year. 

Similarly, Mike Tyson, a former heavyweight kingpin and one of the most feared strikers in the history of the sport, returned last year for an exhibition boxing match against Roy Jones Jr. – with an official result undetermined.

As for the elder-Fury brother, the undefeated 32-0-1 boxer is the current WBC heavyweight champion, most recently taking home a penultimate knockout win over Deontay Wilder back in October to retain his crown.  

UFC president, White, has never competed professionally, however, was continually linked to a grudge match against former promotional light heavyweight champion, Tito Ortiz back in 2007, however, the bout failed to come to fruition.

Prior to last weekend’s win over Woodley, Jake Paul spoke in brash fashion about White, claiming that the longtime promotional president has both issues with cocaine and soliciting prostitutes.