Undefeated welterweight UFCShavkat Rakhmonov spoke out that many fans “give” him the championship title in his weight category in advance, Sports.kz reports.
Initially, Shavkat was supposed to fight on December 8 for the belt with its current owner Belal Muhammadbut the American dropped out due to a bone infection, and now Rakhmonov will fight against Ian Garry.
— Many fans consider you an “uncrowned champion.” They believe that even if the fight with Belal took place, you would win. Ian Garry thinks the same way – as if this is a fight for the belt. Do you think this is true, or do you think this is disrespectful to Belal? – No, you can’t say that. Belal is a true champion. He doesn't have this…
