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Welterweight champion Belal Muhammad believes that if Khamzat Chimaev defeats Sean Strickland, he will receive a light heavyweight title shot against Paulo Costa. Muhammad specifically used the term 'vacant' rather than 'interim' when discussing the potential title fight. He may be suggesting that if Carlos Ulberg is out long-term, the belt could become vacant again. The speculation adds intrigue to Chimaev's upcoming middleweight bout with Strickland. Muhammad's prediction highlights the possibility of another champion moving between weight divisions, a trend he appears to question.
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