Arman Tsarukyan has publicly outlined his ambitious future plans in combat sports. He stated his goals include winning three championship belts in the UFC, transitioning to boxing to fight the Paul brothers, and even challenging Floyd Mayweather in what he colorfully described as pulling him "out of the coffin" for a match. These comments appear to be a mix of serious ambition regarding multiple UFC titles and humorous callouts regarding the boxing figures. The post does not specify which weight classes he intends to pursue or provide a timeline for these goals. This represents Tsarukyan's vision for his career trajectory beyond his current lightweight campaign.
Arman Tsarukyan has laid out an expansive vision for his combat sports career, publicly declaring goals that stretch well beyond his current pursuit of lightweight gold in the UFC.
Tsarukyan, known as "Ahalkalakets," enters this stage of his career as the number-one ranked lightweight contender with a record of 23-3. The 29-year-old Russian trains out of American Top Team and has built a reputation as one of the most well-rounded fighters in the division. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, he is an orthodox fighter who combines genuine striking volume — landing 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy — with a persistent grappling threat, averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes.
In recent public comments, Tsarukyan outlined a three-stage ambition: capturing three championship belts inside the UFC, then crossing over to boxing to face Jake or Logan Paul, and ultimately dragging Floyd Mayweather back into action — his words describing the retirement legend as someone he would pull "out of the coffin." The remarks blend clear competitive intent with obvious humor, and no specific weight classes or timelines were attached to any of the goals.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is already the top-ranked lightweight, meaning UFC gold is the immediate and credible next step before any wider ambitions come into play
- A stated interest in multiple UFC titles raises questions about which divisions he would target after lightweight
- The boxing callouts, however tongue-in-cheek, reflect a broader trend of UFC fighters eyeing crossover opportunities with the Paul brothers and Mayweather
