Ilia Topuria says he won't be stripped of 145 title if he moves up for Islam

Ilia Topuria has revealed that he would not be stripped of his featherweight championship if he moves up to welterweight to challenge Islam Makhachev. The Georgian champion stated that his plan is to defend the lightweight title specifically, indicating this would be part of the arrangement. Topuria's comments suggest negotiations or discussions about a potential superfight have advanced to the point where terms regarding his 145-pound belt have been addressed. The post indicates Topuria is confident he could pursue both weight classes simultaneously.