Still just 29 years old, Charles Oliveira has seemingly had three careers already, and after being the hot prospect, the man who couldn’t make weight, and now the contender on the fast track at 155 pounds, he’s more than ready to begin a fourth career as a world champion.
After being sent back to the lightweight class in 2017 following a series of missed marks making weight at featherweight, Oliveira has looked spectacular, going 4-1 with four finishes. But there was always something in the back of his head regarding a return to 145 pounds.