Paul Hughes is open to visiting Dagestan, but only after a rematch with Usman Nurmagomedov
Dubai: Paul Hughes has caught the attention of Khabib Nurmagomedov after their recent fight. They’ve been chatting online since Hughes faced Khabib’s cousin, Usman Nurmagomedov.
The fight took place at the Coca-Cola Arena, where a huge crowd gathered. Usman won by a close majority decision, which left Hughes feeling pretty upset.
Hughes really put up a great fight against the unbeaten Usman. Many fans thought the decision was controversial, with two judges favoring Usman and one calling it a draw.
After the match, Hughes called for a rematch, suggesting it should happen in Belfast. However, Usman thinks Hughes needs to win a few more fights first.
Khabib, being the supportive cousin, praised Hughes for his performance. He even invited Hughes and his team to Dagestan, saying they’d love it there.
Hughes was thrilled about the invite but said he’d only go after he gets a rematch with Usman. He expressed his respect for Khabib and his team, making it clear he wants that second chance first.
Usman, on the other hand, isn’t rushing into a rematch. He mentioned that Hughes needs to build up his record a bit more before they can talk about a second fight.
It seems like there’s a lot of respect between these fighters, and fans are eager to see what happens next.
