The current number one ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the world, lightweight champion Ilia Topuria, recently spoke at a press conference with foreign media.
About fellow Georgian champion Merab Dvalishvili, Topuria told the press, “He just had another fight scheduled. That man is not normal. He’s an awesome guy, salt of the earth. I haven’t met many good people like him. I’ve told Merab before that he needs to change weight classes because he 100 percent has a chance at a second belt.”
Regarding a potential fight with Alexander Volkanovski, the champ said, “I have no doubts about what happens in that fight.