Tensions in the welterweight division are rising fast as the new king, Belal Muhammad, consolidates his territory. He finds himself in the spotlight once again. But this time, it’s not for his moves in the octagon, but his reply to a potential threat to his throne.
The story begins with a simple tweet. Shavkat Rakhmonov, the undefeated Kazakh powerhouse, threw some shade at Muhammad. He accused the champ of failing to live up to his promise of being an active title holder. But Muhammad isn’t one to take a verbal jab lying down. He fired back with the precision of a well-timed counterpunch.
“Inactive? Lol I’m still on trial and Shavkat hasn’t fought since 2023 I think Shavkat and Usman should fight to find the real number one contender,” wrote Muhammad in a post on X.
Belal Muhammad further proposed a title eliminator between Rakhmonov and former champ Kamaru Usman. Both of these fighters haven’t fought since 2023. The champion believed that both fighters should face one another for a shot at him. Not a bad idea at all.
It remains to be seen what’s next for the bustling welterweight division. Will Rakhmonov and Usman duke it out for a shot at the title? Will Muhammad defend his belt before the year’s out? Or will another contender throw their hat into the ring?
Shavkat Rakhmonov Sends A Message To Belal Muhammad Amid Title Shot Consideration
A storm is brewing in the welterweight division, and at its center are two fierce competitors: the newly crowned champion Belal Muhammad and the undefeated sensation Shavkat Rakhmonov.
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Rakhmonov has set his sights on Muhammad‘s shiny new belt. And he’s not pulling any punches outside the octagon, either. He recently sent a warning shot to the Belal Muhammad, asking him to be ready for their eventual showdown.
“All I can say to Belal is to get ready. You know, there’s nowhere to run. This fight has to happen next and the cage will close, and we will see who is the better man. That’s it,” said Rakhmonov via Submission Radio.
The undefeated fighter didn’t stop there. He also took a swipe at former champ Kamaru Usman. Rakhmonov questioned Usman’s audacity to ask for a title shot after three straight losses. This whole situation is as tense as a staredown before a big fight. Fans can almost feel the electricity in the air.
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