Kamaru Usman, famously referred to as the Nigerian nightmare, is a fighter hailing from the West African nation who has established himself on the global stage.
Recently, Kamaru Usman has made Nigeria proud by defeating Colby Covington to retain his UFC welterweight title.
The match occurred on Sunday at Madison Square Garden, New York, where Kamaru Usman maintained his supremacy in the UFC 268 division.
For those unfamiliar, Kamaru Usman has defended his title on five consecutive occasions, and his latest victory over Covington marks his 15th successive win in the UFC.
To discover more about Kamaru Usman, continue reading the article.
Profile Summary
Real name
Kamarudeen “Kamaru” Usman
Nickname
The Nigerian Nightmare
Gender
Male
Date of birth
11 May 1987
Age
34 years as of 2021
Place of birth
Auchi, Edo state
Country of Origin
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Nickname
The Nigerian Nightmare
Source of wealth
Mixed martial artist, former freestyle wrestler
Net worth
$3 million
Parent
Mohammed Nasiru Usman and Afishetu P. Usman
Siblings
Two
Kamaru Usman’s biography
His complete name is Kamarudeen Usman, born on May 11, 1987, in Auchi, Edo state, to Mohammed Nasiru Usman and Afishetu P. Usman.
The data indicates that Kamaru Usman’s father served in the Nigerian army, while his mother was an educator. Reports suggested that his father encouraged his aspiration to become a boxer, while his mother preferred that he chose a different career.
Kamaru Usman was raised with two brothers, Kashetu and Mohammed; the former is a Doctor of Pharmacy, while the latter competes as a mixed martial artist and boxer in a different division than his brother.
Growing up in Benin City presented challenges for Kamaru Usman, as he faced difficult living conditions; however, when his father, Muhammed Nasiru Usman, became a pharmacist in the United States, Kamaru moved to Dallas, Texas, at the age of eight with his family.
Kamaru Usman is a Nigerian American and celebrated his 34th birthday in May 2021.
Education
Kamaru Usman attended Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas, and subsequently pursued his college education at William Penn University.
Career
Kamaru Usman has been engaged in boxing since his high school years, finishing third at the Texas state championships; he also competed in wrestling alongside Jon Jones during the senior national tournament before moving on to college.
The Nigerian boxer gained further recognition during college, paving the way for his rise to prominence.
Personal life
It is said that Kamaru Usman is wed to Eleslie Dietzschwith, a Brazilian woman, and they share a daughter named Samira Usman, born in August 2014.
Reports indicate that Kamaru’s father, Mohammed Nasiru Usman, faced arrest in 2009 for multiple counts of health care fraud, resulting in a 180-month prison sentence and restitution of $1.3 million; he was released in March 2021.
Net worth
Kamaru Usman is reported to have an estimated worth of $3 million.
