Ilia Topuria He is six days from defending his featherweight belt. UFCbut in his mind he continues to draw big plans to elevate his legend… even beyond mixed martial arts. In an interview with Álvaro Colmenero published in ABCthe Spanish-Georgian wrestler from 27 years has taken up the gauntlet at the invitation of Mauricio Suleimanpresident of the World Boxing Council (WBC), who invited him to enter the discipline.
“I have a desire, If at some point I get the chance to switch to boxing, why not, it’s another challenge in my professional career. and it’s something I’ve wanted for a long time,” said Topuria, as confident as ever in the outcome of his fight with Max Holloway, which will take place this Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
As for the position where a victory over the former Hawaiian division champion would leave him, The Matador He has very clear ideas. You will be able to decide what you want, when and how, you will have a lot of room to negotiate with the UFC and seek different challenges. “Imagine a year where you knock out Volkanovski and Holloway. It would fill anyone with pride, beating two icons of your sport at the same weight is a massive achievement,” he commented.
“Within top 5in the UFC, “Everyone is threatening.”he said as he assessed his future inside the octagon. His sights, however, were set on the light belt held by the Islam Makhachev: “For him I represent a style that he knows he can beat. While it may seem like a very difficult fight, it will make him very difficult.”
April 2025a possible date for the landing of the UFC in Spain, continues to motivate the first champion of the queen promoter of the country. Topuria’s goal remains Santiago Bernabéubut his words do not clarify the matter, especially about the stadium. “If business isn’t going well, it’s not my decision”let go
The Spanish-Georgian fighter continues to think that the potential of MMA in Spain is huge, so that it is the second sport in the country behind soccer, and even ahead. The first step towards this is getting closer: the continued reign and attracting the fans through an exhibition at the Etihad Arena, where they not only aim to win, but also put on a show.
Source: La Verdad
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