Shakur Stevenson offers Ilia Topuria a route into boxing debut after Floyd Mayweather comparisons

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• Gaethje’s convincing win set up an inevitable clash with Topuria upon his return. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTopuria’s next fight could take place on a massive stage as he eyes a return at UFC White House, which would be another major step forward in terms of exposure. The super lightweight champion Stevenson has now thrown his name into the mix, offering a potential matchup down the line.“The skill level (between MMA boxing and boxing) is different,” Stevenson said during a livestream with Adin Ross.“Tell (Topuria) to come and fight me.
• I don’t care (if he’s a crazy boxer) tell him to come and fight me.”Does Topuria have the skillset to compete for a boxing title?While Topuria doesn’t come from a traditional boxing background, he’s often praised as one of the best strikers within the UFC. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat said, there’s a clear gap between MMA striking and pure boxing.
• It’s still uncertain how well his skills would translate if he ever made the move into the ring. Read more:Why was Jake Paul crying after Jutta Leerdam’s 2026 Winter Olympics eventJake Paul moved to tears watching fiancée secure historic Olympic gold and break a recordJake Paul blames his X account amid fresh ‘fake’ take about Bad Bunny.