Belal Muhammad Day declared in UFC champion’s hometown of Chicago

Belal Muhammad Day declared in UFC champion’s hometown of Chicago

Belal Muhammad | @bullyb170, Instagram Belal Muhammad will forever be remembered by the city he calls home. The recently crowned UFC welterweight champion was honored by the city of Chicago, where the fighter was born and raised, at a ceremony on Friday at Harold Washington Library Center. Mayor Brandon Johnson proudly declared Sept. 20 to be Belal Muhammad Day, two months after “Remember The Name” defeated Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC…

Chicago names Sept. 20 ‘Belal Muhammad Day’ in honor of UFC welterweight champ

https://www.instagram.com/bullyb170/ The city of Chicago has named Sept. 20 “Belal Muhammad Day.” Muhammad, 36, is being recognized for his championship victory over Leon Edwards at UFC 304 last July in Manchester, a five-round performance that pushed “Remember the Name” to 24-3 with one No Contest. “REMEMBER THE DATE,” Muhammad wrote on social media. “Honored and blessed Chicago, we got our own day. Love my city.” Muhammad is expected to make …