Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman says he remains one of the best fighters in the world, if not the best, despite his recent octagon setbacks.

Speaking on a new podcast with Henry Cejudo, Usman discussed his future plans and his determination to reclaim the UFC welterweight title.

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“I’m going to do what it takes to earn that title fight, and then that fight’s going to happen. Doesn’t matter. The boomeyman is on sabbatical right now. That’s all it is. I still got tread left in these tyres, and I’m still going to show that I am one of the best, if not the best in the world,” Usman said.

The ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ last fought at UFC 294, where he lost to Khamzat Chimaev. This defeat marked his third consecutive loss, leading some fans to speculate the end of his career was near. However, Usman has made it clear that he has no intentions of retiring anytime soon.

Usman, currently ranked number one in the welterweight division, expressed his readiness to return for a high-profile matchup. He has called out potential opponents to help him regain momentum before challenging for the UFC gold once again.

At 37, Usman acknowledges that he’s in the latter stages of his career but remains focused on finishing strong, saying, “I know I’m at the tail end, let me finish the career the right way and then decide what else I want to do. So, I’m just getting healthy right now.”

Despite his recent losses, Usman’s dominant run as UFC champion has not been forgotten. He was recently featured in ESPN’s list of the top 10 greatest MMA fighters of the 21st century, cementing his legacy in the sport.

As he prepares for his comeback, all eyes will be on the upcoming UFC 304 main event between current champion Leon Edwards and challenger Belal Muhammad. Usman, who has faced Edwards twice before, will be watching the bout closely as he plots his path back to the title.

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that it will broadcast the 2024 Olympics live from Paris on SuperSport channels available on DStv and GOtv, starting with the opening ceremony on July 26, live on (DStv ch 203 and GOtv ch 61), at 6:30 pm.

A total of 82 athletes will represent Nigeria at games scheduled to be held from July 26- to August 11.

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Nigeria will be participating in 11 events, including football, basketball, long jump, and weightlifting. About 10,500 athletes are expected to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games.

Announcing the broadcast plan, Executive Head of Marketing MultiChoice West Africa, Tope Oshunkeye, said DStv and GOtv customers can follow the track and events live across all SuperSport channels.

“As part of our commitment to delivering the best sporting action to Nigerians, we will broadcast across SuperSport channels with additional pop-up channels on DStv and GOtv.

The Olympics is the largest gathering of athletes competing for honours. We will make the games available to customers on DStv Yanga and GOtv Jolli. offering them the opportunity to watch history unfold and follow our Nigerian athletes at the Games.

In the spirit of the Olympics, each of the SuperSport channels will also be renamed as ‘Olympic Channel’ for the duration of the games,” he said.

Manchester City, Manager, Pep Guardiola, has confirmed that Kevin de Bruyne will not leave the club this summer amid transfer speculation of the Belgian midfield maestro plying his trade for Saudi Pro League.

According to a tweet from Fabrizio Romano on Tuesday, “Pep Guardiola has just confirmed that Kevin de Bruyne will NOT sign for Saudi Pro League this summer. “No, Kevin is NOT leaving,’ Pep says.”

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Also, according to BBC sport.com, De Bruyne has been heavily linked with a summer move to Saudi Arabia.

He has one-year left on his Blues contract and said last month he would have to consider an offer from the Saudi Pro-League because of the “incredible money” available.

However, Guardiola is unconcerned.

Kevin isn’t leaving,” he told reporters before his side’s opening pre-season game against Celtic in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Wednesday (00:30 BST).

De Bruyne helped inspire City to the Premier League title last season, the club’s fourth in a row and his sixth in total at the club.

Crystal Palace’s England Euro 2024 squad member Ebereche Eze has been linked with a move to City, while Brazil goalkeeper Ederson has also been the subject of interest from Saudi Arabia.

But Guardiola feels it is more likely he will have the same squad as last season.