Topuria says he would keep featherweight title if he moves up to fight Makhachev

Ilia Topuria stated that if he moves up to welterweight to face Islam Makhachev, everything will be different because he plans to return to the lightweight division after that bout. Topuria believes he would retain his title in the lightweight division despite competing at a higher weight class. The statement suggests Topuria is confident in his ability to handle a weight jump and still maintain his championship status. This comes amid ongoing speculation about potential superfights across weight classes. No official announcement of such a fight has been made.