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

Ilia Topuria stated that he believes he would retain his featherweight title if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev. Topuria explained that after such a bout at welterweight, he would return to the lightweight division. This suggests he is considering a move up in weight class while maintaining his championship status at featherweight. The Georgian champion appears confident about balancing competition across multiple weight classes. His comments indicate ongoing interest in a potential super-fight with Makhachev.