After months of radio silence from the Leon Edwards camp, it now seems like the previous champion is able to reclaim his title.
‘Rocky’ was using an unbelievable 13-fight unbeaten streak earlier than falling quick at UFC 304. The Brit made two profitable defenses of the welterweight strap, beating division mainstays Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington.
4 months after shedding his crown, Leon Edwards is making ready a return. Whereas the 170 lbs division is likely one of the hardest within the sport, Edwards has set the aim of changing into champion by this time subsequent 12 months.
“My aim proper now could be to, clearly, get the belt again,” Edwards stated. “I would like to be champion once more by the top of the 12 months, subsequent 12 months. Round this time subsequent 12 months.”
“So, it is simply [about] placing steps in place.”
Edwards later mentioned simply how troublesome shedding for the primary time in nearly a decade might be.
“I have never misplaced a struggle in like 9 years, so I used to be getting used to that feeling once more.”
“I really feel like I hate shedding greater than I really like successful. You understand, there’s not a lot you are able to do now. Simply transfer on from that, you set it behind you.”
“For me, it is extra about what’s subsequent and the way do you get again to the place you need to get to. My aim is to be a two-time world champion.”
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Belal Muhammad sits atop the welterweight division after delivering a one-sided shutout show towards Leon Edwards earlier this 12 months.
Muhammad was scheduled to defend his gold at UFC 310 on December 7, however damage compelled him out of the bout.
As an alternative, Shavkat Rakhmonov will face Ian Garry in what’s more likely to be a number-one contender conflict.
This leaves Leon Edwards in limbo, although there have been rumors of who his return opponent might be. Confirming that he’s now not retired, Jorge Masvidal has known as for a struggle towards Edwards, a person he has a lot historical past with.
