5 reasons why Kamaru Usman shouldn't venture into boxing

#4. Pro wrestling is more lucrative than boxing

Kamaru Usman would benefit greater by embracing his wrestling qualities instead of diminishing them under a boxing ruleset. The welterweight champion's hands have made vast improvements during his UFC tenure. However, learning 'the sweet science' takes years of practice and repetition.

Conor McGregor was an outlier and lost in a boxing match to Floyd Mayweather. While McGregor was able to contend with Mayweather, the Irishman was unable to learn the ins and outs of boxing in such a short period of time. Granted, Usman would have to absorb the dynamics of pro wrestling, but he would have a much wider range of experience to draw from to guide him in a new endeavor.

As a product who has already mastered wrestling, Kamaru Usman could make a potential crossover into professional wrestling. With his experience gained in the UFC, the welterweight champion has even improved on his mic work. Before facing his arch-nemesis Colby Covington, the two traded verbal jabs in 2019.

With a plethora of pro wrestling promotions to choose from, Kamaru Usman would have the pick of the litter. The crossover just seems more realistic given his athletic background. With American Top Team exploring ventures into professional wrestling, even former opponents like Jorge Masvidal are getting involved in the lucrative business.

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#3. Kamaru Usman has legitimate claim as the pound for pound best in the world in MMA

Kamaru Usman has locked up his spot as the pound-for-pound No.1 in the MMA world. Former titleholder Jon Jones, meanwhile, has been knocked off to the No. 2 spot, likely due to inactivity. Of course, with the latest arrest of 'Bones', it may be a while before we see him challenging Usman's new pound-for-pound status.

The scalps 'The Nigerian Nightmare' has accumulated during his title reign are downright scary. When the world was convinced he wasn't a finisher, he ran through the division like a poker table.

Kamaru Usman concealed his hand literally and figuratively, and when the time was right, he went all-in. The welterweight champion implemented a power jab against friend/foe Gilbert Burns. After dropping the No.2-ranked welterweight, Usman closed the show with his signature ground and pound.

After reluctantly scoring the TKO against 'Durinho', Usman took his newfound power to his rematch with self-proclaimed Miami goon Jorge Masvidal. In their second encounter, Masvidal was the victim of a sizzling right-hand cross that put him on his back in round two. The finish came after Usman teased prospective takedowns throughout the course of the first round.

Once again, the threat of his wrestling acumen played a role in his success in one of his toughest UFC fights. The skills that have seen him join a rarefied air in MMA shouldn't be abandoned for a sport like boxing. Considering his utter dominance in the UFC, Kamaru Usman is in line to challenge the legacy of the great Georges St-Pierre.

Just to be within shooting distance of a legend like GSP is a great reason to stay with the company. After all, Kamaru Usman is poised to go down as one of the best welterweights to ever grace the octagon.