UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis has addressed recent speculation regarding the status of his next title defense.
The undefeated Khamzat Chimaev looked to have secured a first title shot in MMA's leading promotion this summer after he breezed past former champ Robert Whittaker in Abu Dhabi last October.
But though reports placed his clash with Du Plessis on the UFC 317 card during International Fight Week in late June, Kevin Iole recently claimed that an injury to "Stillknocks" is set to delay his third defense.
“Borz” was quick to corroborate the news with a frustrated post on social media, but Du Plessis has now denied the speculation.
The South African titleholder hit back at recent rumors in an Instagram post, insisting that no June fight was ever signed and that an announcement regarding his return date is on the way.