Spanish featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is back in his native Spain showing his belt and being honored by every single Spanish sports media outlet possible. He hasbeen making the rounds since he returned after that brutal knock out against Alexander Volkanovski. At the end of that fight, he did what every other fighter does when win in a weight class where Conor McGregor can compete. They instantly call out the most popular and important fughter the UFC currently has. These days, the name of Conor is a synonym of instant success and trip to the very top. Topuria naturally called him out as well from a division in which Conor was the champion. The other weight classis lightweight.
Ilia Topuria world champion with a KO victory over Alexander Volkanovski
Conor McGregor’s love for alcohol turned him into a soon-to-be billionaire and still going strong. He didn’t only co-founded the Peoper Twelve whiskey brand but he also founded the Forged Stout beer brand. All Irish-produced and high-quality alcoholic beverages. Topuria taunted Conor on a press conference he offered in Spain and MARCA asked him about that challenge. Ilia quickly mentioned Conor’s predilection for alcohol. But he also said he would still beat Prime Conor McGregor. He said: “He is good enough to drink two bottles of whiskey. I don’t know if he is ready to fight. Even if he was in his prime, beating him would be a piece of cake.”
Strong words from Topuria, who still hasn’t drown a reaction from McGregor. Conor is currently enthralled in matters of his country’s politics. McGregor has been trying to antagonize the Irish Government’s policies by using his platforms for protest-like statements. It shouldn’t take McGregor long to respond given the level of insult he just got. Another important aspect to note is that Conor McGregor may not even be looking to fight at featherweight anymore. Currently, he is walking around at at least 180 pounds.