Leon Edwards labels Belal Muhammad as the ‘worst’ fighter of all-time while calling for rematch

Leon Edwards targets Belal Muhammad rematch

Leon Edwards is ready to return to the Octagon in the principle occasion of UFC London on March 22 in opposition to Jack Della Maddalena.

It’s Edwards’ first combat since he misplaced his title to Muhammad and he believes with a win, he ought to get a title shot.

“I really feel like after beating Jack, positively (I can get a title shot). He’s ranked 5 or 4 on this planet. And, within the welterweight division proper now, there should not lots of people barking for a title shot. I feel Belal is preventing Shavkat hopefully April or Could. After that there is no such thing as a one else for the title aside from me. I am going on the market March 22, placed on a terrific efficiency, I can’t see why not,” Leon Edwards stated.

Edwards additionally believes he would fare a lot better in a rematch with Muhammad if the combat is at a standard time and never at 5 within the morning. However, earlier than he can get a title shot, Edwards might want to beat Della Maddalena on March 22.

Leon Edwards is 22-4 and one NC as a professional and coming off a choice loss to Belal Muhammad. Earlier than that, he beat Kamaru Usman by choice to defend his belt after he KO’d Usman to change into the champ.