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Ilia Topuria Eyes Boxing Debut After UFC Title Win

7/25/2025

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Ilia Topuria is setting his sights on a thrilling boxing debut against the victor of the highly anticipated Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford showdown on September 13. The undefeated UFC champion, fresh off his second title win, is eager to gain UFC's approval for this crossover. Meanwhile, Crawford is on a quest to make history as the first three-weight undisputed champion in the four-belt era.

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Story summary

Ilia Topuria is setting his sights on a thrilling boxing debut against the victor of the highly anticipated Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford showdown on September 13. The undefeated UFC champion, fresh off his second title win, is eager to gain UFC's approval for this crossover. Meanwhile, Crawford is on a quest to make history as the first three-weight undisputed champion in the four-belt era.