Light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker has announced his intention to move up to the heavyweight division. Walker cited his training experience with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou as evidence he can compete at the higher weight class. According to Walker, even while on a diet with approximately a 20 kg weight difference, he was able to spar comfortably with Ngannou. He explained that he would feel much better at heavyweight because his current weight cuts negatively impact his training, causing dizziness and low energy due to carbohydrate restriction. Walker believes the move would allow him to train more effectively without the constraints of cutting weight.
