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Shavkat Rakhmonov wanted to change his opponent two days before the fight – Boxing/MMA
December 6, 2024 (01:25)
Kazakh fighter Shavkat Rakhmonov (18-0) admitted that he would like to change his opponent for the next fight in UFCif he had such an opportunity, Sports.kz reports.
“If I could choose who to fight this weekend, I would choose Kamaru Usman. He is a former champion and the strongest opponent I can fight right now,” Rakhmonov said.
Let us remind you that on the morning of Sunday, December 8, Shavkat Rakhmonov will fight with the rising UFC star – the undefeated Irish fighter Ian Garry (15-0). Initially, Rakhmonov was supposed to fight American Belal Muhammad (24-3) for the title at UFC 310, but the current welterweight champion withdrew due to health problems.
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