Topuria Eyes Boxing After Crawford's Retirement

Following Terence Crawford's retirement from boxing, Ilia Topuria has expressed his admiration for the fighter's accomplished career. Topuria, who had previously sought a boxing match against Crawford, acknowledged the boxer's decision to step away from the sport. He conveyed well wishes to Crawford and his family, recognizing him as an influential figure from whom he has learned.

Despite Crawford's retirement, Topuria reaffirmed his ambition to compete in boxing at some point in the future. He stated that this boxing venture is definitively on his list of aspirations. Topuria plans to make the move to the boxing ring after he has concluded his journey and established dominance within mixed martial arts.

Topuria acknowledged that the specific opponent and timing for his potential boxing debut remain undecided. He indicated that these decisions would depend on various factors when the moment arrives, including who holds championship status in his desired weight class. Topuria's current focus remains on his MMA career, with aspirations to solidify his standing, potentially through a high-profile UFC event.