Ilia Topuria raises the stakes after Crawford's historic victory

Ilia Topuria, UFC lightweight champion, is wasting no time. Just days after Terence “Bud” Crawford defeated Canelo Álvarez by unanimous decision and was crowned undisputed super middleweight champion, Topuria issued an explosive challenge that is already shaking up the world of martial arts and boxing.

The challenge that rocks both worlds

Through X, El Matador wrote:

"First he calls me drunk… then he walks out to MY song. Crawford, whenever you want, I’ll teach you how to dance that mariachi in the ring. And Canelo, I’ll save you a round after him."

The provocation did not go unnoticed. Crawford, always measured, simply responded with a smile after his historic victory over Canelo, making it clear that he considered Topuria more of a media curiosity than a real rival. However, the undefeated 17-0 MMA fighter remains confident and is not backing down from his plan to emulate the famous crossover between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather.

McGregor inspiration: the crossover dream

Topuria is following the Irishman's model: breaking down barriers between disciplines and attracting global attention. In recent statements after an event in Spain, he said he could convince Dana White to allow a similar matchup:

“I think I can convince Dana White to give me the same opportunity McGregor had.”

Meanwhile, the UFC and Dana White remain cautious and so far show no interest in crossover fights, but media pressure is mounting with every post by Topuria, who even took it personally when Crawford used the famous “Mariachi Song” in his walkout.

Expectation and controversy: will the fight be possible?

Topuria's proposal opens up a debate: can a UFC champion, accustomed to the octagon, dominate an undisputed boxer in the ring? Experts and fans are already speculating about the clash of styles, the media coverage, and the historic impact that such a match would have. Meanwhile, Topuria continues to fuel the anticipation with every statement and strategic move.

Possibility of a clash of titans

Although there are still no dates or confirmations, Topuria's message is clear: he wants his place in history. The question remains: will we see Crawford and Topuria face to face in the ring, or will it all remain a battle of words that will ignite social media and the world of combat for months to come?