UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria said he wants to try his hand in the boxing ring against the winner of the Saul Alvarez and Terence Crawford fight.
Ilia Topuria for the Nelk Boys
Even if I still have fights with the UFC, you can always ask to go to boxing. They did it with Conor, why not with me? I would love to go against the winner of Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. Canelo, because he was my idol. There's always respect for everyone, but I have to try. Why not? Maybe I'll be the first [UFC fighter] to get a world title in boxing.
On September 13 in Las Vegas, Saul Alvarez and Terence Crawford will fight for the undisputed super middleweight world title.
Alvarez last fought in May 2025, beating William Scull by unanimous decision. His record stands at 63 wins (39 by knockout), two losses and two draws.
Crawford last fought in August 2024, defeating Israil Madrimov by unanimous decision. His record is 41 wins (31 by knockout) and no losses.
