Despite pressure from local media and officials, Khabib Nurmagomedov continues to resist a potential career in politics.
During a recent interview, the UFC lightweight champion revealed that he is yet to consider a career in politics, admitting that he doubts he would be an ideal candidate for key political roles given his background.
“I consider myself a “3” out of “5” educated, but I spent my whole life on the mat, in the gym and in the octagon. To lead the whole republic - there are so many things - a specialist is needed.”
In 2018, Nurmagomedov was reportedly offered a position as an assistant to Vladimir Vasilyev, the Head of the Republic of Dagestan.