Overview
- Paul said in a new Complex interview that a boxing match with UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria would be a warm-up and mocked his height.
- He claimed Topuria agreed on an Adin Ross livestream to a private sparring session that never happened and accused him of ducking it.
- Paul added that Topuria would probably win under MMA rules but insisted he would handle him easily in a boxing ring.
- Topuria is focused on unifying his UFC title against Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 this summer, which limits any near-term crossover.
- There is no confirmed bout or spar between the two, continuing a pattern of cross-sport callouts that generate buzz without signed fights.