Kamaru Usman responded harshly to accusations of refusing a fight with Shavkat Rakhmonov – Boxing/MMA
Former champion UFC welterweight Kamaru Usman reacted harshly to accusations that he was afraid to fight with the Kazakh Shavkat Rakhmonov at the tournament UFC 310 in Las Vegas on December 8, Sports.kz reports with reference to Sport24.ru.
Rakhmonov lost his UFC welterweight title fight against Belal Muhammad. It was reported that Usman could go against the Kazakhstani on short notice, but Kamaru said that he would not have time to prepare for the fight. Rakhmonov's opponent will be Ian Garry.
“I see people on the internet saying, ‘Oh, were you scared? You're avoiding him. Are you afraid? What?! The same thing happens with Jon Jones. When a fighter's fans don't get what they want, the fight they want, they start saying, “Oh, that guy must have been scared because he didn't take the fight.” Guys, shut up….
