Arman Tsarukyan shared his future ambitions, which include winning three UFC championship belts across different weight classes. Beyond MMA, Tsarukyan expressed interest in transitioning to boxing to fight the Paul brothers. He also jokingly mentioned wanting to "pull Floyd Mayweather out of his grave" to fight him, though Mayweather is still alive, suggesting this was humorous exaggeration. The comments reveal Tsarukyan's confidence and willingness to engage in crossover superfights. No timeline or serious plans for these boxing ventures were detailed.
Arman Tsarukyan has laid out a sweeping vision for his career, revealing ambitions that stretch well beyond the UFC's lightweight division and into the boxing ring.
The 29-year-old Russian, who fights out of American Top Team, is currently the number-one ranked lightweight contender and carries a professional MMA record of 23-3. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, Tsarukyan has built his reputation as one of the most well-rounded fighters in the division, averaging 3.85 significant strikes landed per minute at 50 percent accuracy while also threatening with takedowns at a rate of 3.26 per 15 minutes.
In a recent interview, Tsarukyan outlined goals that include capturing UFC championship belts across three different weight classes. He also expressed a desire to cross over into boxing, specifically naming the Paul brothers as targets. In a lighter moment, he jokingly said he wanted to pull Floyd Mayweather out of his grave to fight him — a comedic exaggeration given that Mayweather is very much alive. No serious timeline or formal plans were attached to any of the boxing comments.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is already the lightweight division's top-ranked contender, meaning a title shot is the immediate next step before any multi-division campaign becomes realistic.
- A run at three belts would require moving up in weight from 155 pounds, an enormous physical challenge for a fighter who stands five-foot-seven.
- Crossover boxing interest from top MMA names continues to be a commercial draw, and Tsarukyan's willingness to entertain those matchups keeps his profile high outside the traditional MMA audience.
