Charles Oliveira | Imagen: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Knowing that Dustin Poirier is interested in a trilogy with Conor McGregorCharles Oliveira is ready to face another lightweight rival. In the best phase of his career and in his best moment, the Brazilian has only one condition: He will only return to the Octagon for a belt match.
In an interview with Globe, the Brazilian from Sao Paulo spoke on the subject.
Charles He also spoke about the news that he would have refused a fight against Michael Chandler. “Do Bronx” He talked about the situation and explained to only fight with the proper preparation with the time he needs to prepare.
“Not everything they say is true. As I speak, I will fight anyone for the belt. If it’s not for the belt, I’m not going. Do not call me with 10, 15 days left for a fight, I will not go. I am the third in the ranking, very close to a fight for the belt, I am not going to do those crazy things to accept a fight at the last minute ”, concluded.
At 31 years old, Charles he is in the best phase of his career. An eight-win streak. In his last fight, he beat the former interim champion Tony Ferguson by unanimous decision, one of the great names in the history of the lightweight division.
Now the fighter of Boxing fall expect a fight for the light belt. The belt still belongs to Khabib Nurmagomedov, who announced his retirement after UFC 254 Y apparently won’t change his stance on a possible comeback.
