Leon Edwards is a huge boxing fan, and he is already looking forward to the undisputed super middleweight mega-fight, Terence Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez.
Edwards has not fought since a submission loss to Sean Brady on the last UFC London card in March this year.
Crawford and Canelo are set to clash on September 13th in the first-ever TKO-promoted boxing event.
Already, legends from across the boxing world have had their say, with many, including Shannon Briggs, predicting a late stoppage for the Omaha fighter.
Leon Edwards ‘won’t doubt’ Terence Crawford as he edges him to win Canelo Alvarez clash
The former UFC welterweight champion picked out ‘Bud’ as one of his favourite current fighters to watch, similar to Oleksandr Usyk, who ranks Crawford as his number one fighter.
And ‘Rocky’ has edged towards the American pound-for-pound star for this bout.
Speaking to Carl Froch, he said: “Crawford, he is the better boxer, but I feel like the size and the power and the natural weight (Canelo), I don’t know.
“From what he did to Spence I stopped doubting him… I feel like this fight I can’t go against him.”
The 33-year-old knows what a memorable performance is like after his crowning KO win against Kamaru Usman.
He will be hoping to see another masterclass from the modern great but understands the task that is in his way.
Edwards said: “He is the better boxer skill for skill, but Canelo is just Canelo, he is a powerhouse.”
Edwards picks out Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis as his other favourite current boxer
There is another man on the pound-for-pound list who has caught the eye of the British fighter.
Lightweight star Gervonta Davis is another man stateside whom the southpaw loves to watch.
When asked about why he enjoys the work of Davis, he said: “He’s a great power puncher and he can box as well.”
Currently, ‘Tank’ is awaiting confirmation of a rematch with Lamont Roach, which is rumoured to take place in August.
The pair fought for the 30-year-old’s WBA title, which ended in a controversial majority decision draw.
A return to the Octagon is also on the cards for Edwards in October, who will be looking to get back to winning ways after two defeats in a row.