Ilia Topuria has stated he believes he will retain his featherweight championship even if he moves up to welterweight to fight Islam Makhachev. Topuria explained that after a potential welterweight bout, everything will be different because he plans to return to the lightweight division afterward. The Georgian champion expressed confidence in his ability to compete at multiple weight classes while maintaining his title. This statement adds intrigue to the ongoing speculation about a potential superfight between the two champions.
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Topuria confident he'll retain featherweight title after Makhachev welterweight bout
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