Arman Tsarukyan has outlined his ambitious future goals in combat sports. He aims to win three championship belts in the UFC across different weight classes. After achieving success in MMA, Tsarukyan plans to transition to boxing where he wants to fight the Paul brothers. He also jokingly mentioned he would like to "pull Floyd Mayweather out of the grave" to face him in a bout. These comments showcase Tsarukyan's confidence and his interest in pursuing opportunities beyond traditional MMA competition.
Arman Tsarukyan has laid out a sweeping set of ambitions that stretch well beyond his current perch near the top of the UFC lightweight division, revealing plans to capture three belts across different weight classes before eventually crossing over into boxing.
Tsarukyan, 29, enters this phase of his career as the number-one ranked lightweight contender, carrying a record of 23 wins and 3 losses under the banner of American Top Team. The Russian fighter, who stands five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, has built his reputation as one of the division's most well-rounded threats, averaging 3.85 significant strikes landed per minute at 50 percent accuracy while also posing a serious grappling danger with 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes.
The Armenian-born Russian known as "Ahalkalakets" stated that after claiming UFC gold, he intends to move through multiple weight classes in pursuit of additional championships. On the boxing side, he identified the Paul brothers as targets and, with his tongue apparently planted firmly in his cheek, suggested he would like to drag Floyd Mayweather back into competition.
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 could begin
- A run through multiple weight classes would require stepping up considerably in size and competition, adding significant long-term intrigue to his career trajectory
- The crossover boxing ambitions signal growing fighter interest in the celebrity boxing space, where paydays have drawn several prominent MMA names in recent years
