Carlos Prates names preferred opponent if title shot isn’t next
Carlos Prates has expressed that he is focused on securing a title shot and has no plans to fight before that opportunity arises. However, he mentioned that if necessary, he would be willing to face Michael Morales as his next opponent. Prates believes he is next in line for a title shot against the winner of the upcoming fight between Ian Garry and Islam Makhachev.
- ▪Carlos Prates has a record of 24-7 and recently defeated Jack Della Maddalena.
- ▪Prates is confident he will be next for a title shot against the winner of Makhachev and Garry.
- ▪If he must fight again, Prates would choose to face undefeated contender Michael Morales.
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