Aljamain Sterling calls for title shot against Alexander Volkanovski: 'Give me my damn title shot'

"I should fight Volkanovski next because I am the best name in the division right now," Sterling told Deep Waters host Din Thomas. "Yeah, there's an undefeated prospect out there, but we're not talking about him, we're talking about me. A lot of people thought I won that fight; I still believe I won that fight. If it was that razor close, I think I'm just as deserving of a title shot as that guy is. I think my performances overall have been better than his and we're two OGs of the sport. Why not get the legends vs. legends out of the way? This is a fight you can build, you can make sick promos for.

"I think my skillset is just different, second to none, when it comes to this division. I get to a dominant position, I take you down, I clasp my hands, it's just a bad night for people. ... Din, I know we talked about this a bunch, inflicting damage. Not letting these guys coast out, so when they get there, they don't want to be there no more. Try to give them a way out."

Sterling went back to his legend vs. legend case to close out his argument.

"Again, I've been doing this for a long time," Sterling said. "I've got the most title defenses in the bantamweight division, I'm here at featherweight now. I think this one really solidifies to the world that I am one of the best guys in the world, and I can still get it done. So, give me my damn title shot. Volkanovski, nothing but respect, but you know, like I said, I am coming for that ass."

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