The argument of Usman surpassing St-Pierre as the welterweight ‘GOAT’ could solidify if he beats Colby Covington at UFC 268. However, the welterweight champion has said his objective is not to outdo ‘GSP’s record, as opposed to what many might think.
Speaking to Din Thomas, Laura Sanko, Daniel Cormier and Dan Hellier on the UFC 268 weigh-in show, Usman stated he “hates” the notion that he’s trying to surpass St-Pierre’s legacy:
Catch Usman’s comments in the video below (8:25):
“I think Kamaru Usman is the best P4P fighter in the world” - Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre isn’t concerned that Kamaru Usman could potentially overthrow him as UFC’s greatest welterweight. The 40-year-old believes Usman is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world right now, given that he has finished top-ranked opponents and has also been very active:
During his interaction with Ariel Helwani in March earlier this year, St-Pierre also praised Usman for being the most dominant force in the UFC’s welterweight division.
According to ‘Rush’, fighters of today’s generation will likely end up being more skilled than the veterans who once ruled the sport years ago.
Kamaru Usman, 34, has won five title fights, compared to St-Pierre’s 13. While ‘GSP’ succumbed to a pair of defeats during his illustrious UFC career, Usman is yet to suffer a loss in the promotion.
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