UFC Lightweight Champion Backed to Beat Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, and Alex Pereira by Manager
In a recent interview with veteran MMA journalist John Morgan, Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, made some bold claims about his fighter’s abilities. Abdelaziz asserted that Makhachev could defeat some of the best heavyweight boxers in the world, including Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, and Alex Pereira.
Abdelaziz went on to praise Makhachev as the “greatest fighter living in combat sports right now” and the “pound-for-pound king” of all combat sports, not just MMA. He even claimed that Makhachev could beat the welterweight and middleweight champions in addition to possibly defeating Alex Pereira.
The manager shared a story about watching Makhachev spar and dominate several top-tier UFC fighters from higher weight divisions in a single training session. While these claims may seem far-fetched to some, Abdelaziz is known for his promotional skills and his unwavering support for his athletes.
Despite the hype surrounding Makhachev, Abdelaziz emphasized that the champion’s focus is currently on his upcoming fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. He warned against underestimating Poirier, acknowledging the danger that he poses in the octagon.
The highly anticipated matchup between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier is set to headline UFC 302 on Saturday, June 1 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Fans can expect an intense showdown between two skilled fighters vying for victory in the octagon.
