Ilia Topuria, also known as ‘El Matador,’ has his sights set on a future fight with boxing legend Canelo Alvarez. Find out more about his ambitious goal and his upcoming featherweight title match against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298.
| Opponent | Date |
|---|---|
| Alexander Volkanovski | Feb. 17 |
Ilia Topuria, also known as ‘El Matador,’ is not just another mixed martial artist looking for a crossover boxing fight. He has set his sights on the best in the business – Canelo Alvarez. While Topuria is currently preparing for his featherweight title match against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298, he already has his eyes on a future bout with the former champ Max Holloway. Topuria believes that if he can defeat Volkanovski and defend his throne, he will have a chance against the boxing legend Canelo Alvarez. ‘That’s my goal right now, and I think it’s going to happen,’ Topuria confidently stated in a recent interview.
Ilia Topuria, also known as ‘El Matador,’ is not just another mixed martial artist looking for a crossover boxing fight. He has set his sights on the best in the business – Canelo Alvarez. While Topuria is currently preparing for his featherweight title match against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298, he already has his eyes on a future bout with the former champ Max Holloway. Topuria believes that if he can defeat Volkanovski and defend his throne, he will have a chance against the boxing legend Canelo Alvarez. ‘That’s my goal right now, and I think it’s going to happen,’ Topuria confidently stated in a recent interview.
