Topuria says he'd keep featherweight title if he moves up to face Makhachev

Ilia Topuria believes he would retain his featherweight championship even if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev. The Spanish-Georgian champion stated that everything would be different if he moved up in weight class because he would return to the lightweight division after that fight. Topuria's comments suggest confidence in holding two titles simultaneously or at least maintaining his featherweight status while pursuing a super-fight. The post does not specify whether any formal discussions about such a fight have taken place. This represents Topuria's latest statement about potential future matchups at higher weight classes.