Topuria says he'd keep featherweight title while moving to welterweight

Ilia Topuria stated he believes he would retain his featherweight title if he moved up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev. Topuria explained that everything would be different at welterweight because after that fight he would return to the lightweight division. The comment suggests Topuria is contemplating a move up in weight while maintaining his current championship. His statement indicates confidence in handling fights at multiple weight classes simultaneously.