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Aleksandre Topuria Urges Ilia To Defend Lightweight Gold Before Moving To 170

The bantamweight contender says his brother Ilia should defend the 155-lb belt before chasing double-champ status. Asked what’s next, he admitted, “The perfect scenario would be to fight for the welterweight title” at 170 lbs, but added, “I think he has to defend the title in the lightweight division.” For Aleksandre (7-1), earning a legacy means securing Ilia’s first defense.