Caio Borralho challenges Du Plessis in South Africa, champion responds with gym invite

Caio Borralho traveled to South Africa to challenge Dricus Du Plessis, but the middleweight champion responded by inviting him to spar at his gym. Du Plessis told Borralho he could film and post the sparring sessions if he wanted. Borralho called on Du Plessis to sign a contract instead of acting childish. Du Plessis questioned why Borralho thinks his name is even part of title negotiations and challenged him to show up at the gym within 30 minutes. Meanwhile, some insiders reported that a bout between Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman is being developed. Additionally, Shavkat Rakhmonov concerned fans with rehabilitation footage showing him far from fighting condition after being out for over 18 months.