Jordan Leavitt calls featherweight move a career turning point
Jordan Leavitt says his drop to featherweight marks the moment he became a true professional. The UFC fighter spoke about his weight-class change and the mindset shift that came with it.
“I'm finally a professional athlete”
— Jordan Leavitt, via UFC
What Jordan Leavitt said
Leavitt has campaigned at lightweight through his UFC run but is moving down a division. The American submitted Trey Ogden in his most recent outing at 155 pounds. Featherweight sits at 145 pounds and typically suits fighters with a smaller frame or those looking to gain a size advantage.
What it moves
Leavitt's comment suggests he views the cut as more than a tactical adjustment. The featherweight roster includes ranked contenders looking to break into title contention. How Leavitt performs at the new weight will determine whether the move delivers the professional reset he is chasing.
Source: ufc.com. Full Jordan Leavitt fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.
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