Dustin poirier in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/@ufc
One of the most popular names in the lightweight category (up to 70,3 kg), the trajectory of Dustin poirier is one of the most impressive of all time, however, it should come to an end in 2025. The American has already spoken several times about his intention to hang up his gloves this year and according to him, the details for the 'last dance', such as the opponent, will be revealed soon.
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At 36 years old, Poirier began his professional career more than a decade ago, and although he established himself as one of the best in the world after training at American Top Team in Florida, he has always made a point of representing the state of Louisiana, where he was born and still lives today. As such, he wants to step into the octagon for the last time in New Orleans, in a numbered event that should take place this summer.
“I wish I could tell you more. I’ve actually been getting calls every week from the UFC. But it looks like the summer in New Orleans is coming up for my retirement fight. A pay-per-view “To be in New Orleans this summer would be amazing. That’s what I’m pushing for. That’s what the UFC is working towards, and things are getting really close: to put the gloves on the ground where it all started, in Louisiana. It would be an honor for me,” the fighter said in an interview with ‘The Schmo’ on YouTube.
Dustin Poirier praised Ilia Topuria
Ilia Topuria won Max Holloway by knockout and kept the UFC featherweight belt / UFC Reproduction
During the conversation, Poirier was asked about the situation involving the featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) and lightweight (70,3 kg) champions, the two categories in which he has competed throughout his career. While Ilia Topuria has been speaking publicly about the intention to confront Islam makhachev in search of a second belt, the Russian also shares the long-standing desire to change weight.
For the American, both are skilled enough to be successful in possible weight class changes. Regarding a duel between the two, he mentioned the size difference, but praised Topuria's heavy hands.
“There are still guys at featherweight for Topuria to fight. I’ve never seen him in person, but Islam is a pretty big guy and I think he would be a lot bigger than Topuria. Still, Topuria is a killer and I think he can knock out anyone between 66 and 77 pounds,” concluded Poirier, who said he believes Makhachev will be successful at welterweight (up to 77,1 pounds).
the moment Ilia Topuria finished off Max Holloway pic.twitter.com/FjwYmPw2Kd
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