Ilia Topuria has called out Shakur Stevenson to a fight which continues an ever increasing trend we are seeing in boxing.
The amount of MMA (mixed martial arts) fighters that have boxed in recent years is inceasing all the time.
Big name ones more and more want to be a part of boxing’s success as boxing is clearly the far bigger sport and more popular not only in America.
But worldwide.
Yet again, another proof of the two sports getting closer is MMA fighter Ilia Topruia calling out Shakur Stevenson for a fight.
Saying that he says Stevenson talks too much.
Some things to be aware of on this for those new to boxing who might be coming from MMA or other combat sports to boxing for the first time as well:
- Ilia Topuria called out Shakur Stevenson for a boxing match in 2026.
- Francis Ngannou fought Tyson Fury in October 2023.
- He knocked Fury down and lost a close decision.
- Nate Diaz boxed Jake Paul in August 2023 under pro boxing rules.
- Darren Till fought several boxing matches in Misfits Boxing in 2024-2025.
- Anderson Silva won pro boxing fights and faced Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in 2021.
- Conor McGregor fought Floyd Mayweather in a massive 2017 boxing match.
- Jake Paul has beaten multiple MMA fighters like Tyron Woodley, Nate Diaz and Anderson Silva.
- Many MMA fighters now compete regularly in Misfits Boxing events.
- Nick Diaz competed in professional boxing matches.
- Top stars from both sports frequently discuss and propose MMA vs boxing fights — it is happening faster and faster — almost daily now.
The above again backs up all the evidence and proof once again on the above.
Even US boxer Ryan Garcia was attacking MMA fighters recently.
