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

Ilia Topuria stated that if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev, he believes he would retain his lightweight title afterward. Topuria explained that everything would be different at welterweight because he would return to the lightweight division following that bout. This suggests Topuria is open to a champion-versus-champion superfight with Makhachev. The statement indicates his confidence in competing at a higher weight class while maintaining his standing in his current division. However, the post does not provide details on whether such a fight is officially being discussed or negotiated.