Dustin Poirier eyes UFC lightweight title shot, Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang boxing match in the works, and Merab Dvalishvili becomes a US citizen. Get the latest updates in today’s Sportskeed daily news roundup.
| Headline | Summary |
|---|---|
| Dustin Poirier Eyeing UFC Lightweight Title Shot | Dustin Poirier believes he deserves the next shot at the UFC lightweight title. Despite his losses, Poirier’s body of work in the UFC speaks for itself. He hopes to face Islam Makhachev for the title. |
| Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang Boxing Match in the Works | Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang are finalizing the details for a boxing match scheduled for June 1 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Both fighters are looking to make a statement in the division. |
| Merab Dvalishvili Becomes US Citizen | Merab Dvalishvili has officially become a United States citizen. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunities provided by living in America while also mentioning that his heart will always be in Georgia. |
Dustin Poirier Eyeing UFC Lightweight Title Shot
Dustin Poirier believes he deserves the next shot at the UFC lightweight title. After his recent victory against Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 298, Poirier is confident that he has earned the right to face Islam Makhachev for the title. Despite his losses to Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira, Poirier believes his body of work in the UFC speaks for itself. He stated, "I’ve done more in the sport of mixed martial arts than [Islam Makhachev] has. I’m still here doing it at the highest level. I can beat anybody in the world, and I hope he’s next."
Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang Boxing Match in the Works
Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang are finalizing the details for a boxing match scheduled to take place on June 1 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Both fighters are coming off losses to Joseph Parker and are looking to make a statement in the division. The fight is expected to be featured on the undercard of the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol bout.
Merab Dvalishvili Becomes US Citizen
UFC bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili has officially become a United States citizen. Dvalishvili, who was born in Tbilisi, Georgia, moved to New York City twelve years ago and has since trained with Syndicate MMA and Serra Longo Fight Team. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunities provided by living in America while also mentioning that his heart will always be in Georgia.
