Kamaru Usman has been backed by UFC legend Chael Sonnen to cause problems for Canelo Alvarez in a crossover boxing match.
The UFC welterweight champion has long been angling for a bout with pound-for-pound boxing great Alvarez, but has failed to gain traction with fans of either sport due to the perception of it being a major mismatch. Usman doesn't have the same star power and aura Conor McGregor did when he fought Floyd Mayweather in 2017, and has such has struggled to sell the possible fight.
But Sonnen believes that if he were able to make the bout happen, he would be able to cause Alvarez some major issues even in a boxing ring. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Sonnen recounted an experience of doing a drill with the Nigerian while commentating on an event recently that changed his mind on the contest.
