The manager of Ilia Topuria has addressed confusion surrounding a potential matchup with Islam Makhachev, dismissing what he called misleading statements from Makhachev's social media accounts. The manager stated that after the White House event, the team will continue pursuing the fight and the financial arrangements associated with it. The statement suggests ongoing negotiations or interest in making the high-profile bout happen. The clarification comes amid apparent miscommunication or conflicting public statements about the potential matchup between the featherweight champion and lightweight champion.
