Former featherweight champion Max Holloway has clarified that he’s now a full-time lightweight for the rest of his fighting career. He rose to 155 lbs after outclassing top opponents like Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier, earning respect and climbing to No. 4 in the rankings. And there is talk of a potential title fight against Ilia Topuria . Some fans have quickly dismissed the idea, but Holloway hasn’t stayed silent and fired back at the critics.

Holloway pushed back against the backlash, pointing out the inconsistency in how fans judge matchups. He noted that while some question a rematch with Topuria due to his previous loss, those same fans support title shots for fighters he’s already beaten. According to Holloway, many don’t grasp how the fight game really works.

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