Ilia Topuria has had the opportunity to train with one of the biggest legends in Boxing.
The former champion of the UFC Vederweight recently left its title and switched to lightweight.
'El Matador' also broke ties with his old coaches, Jorge and Agustin Climent, prior to his 155 pound title fight with Charles Oliveira on UFC 317 on 28 June.
Now former fourweight box champion Roy Jones Jr. Offered to help Ilia Topuria to win a second UFC belt.
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Roy Jones Jr. Eyes UFC 317 Role
Roy Jones Jr. Has had successful boxers since his career came to the top.
The 56-year-old believes that his skills would switch to MMA, where he could be useful for Ilia Topuria prior to UFC 317.
“I would make a lot of difference [to Ilia Topuria’s camp for Charles Oliveira] Because I learn how to get the most out of the striking, how to stay while you do it, “Jones Jr. said. In a recent interview.
“Because you always have to be ready in MMA because boys can remove your legs, but the way I fight, always stay set, so I think what I learn would be beneficial for anyone who chooses to enjoy and get what I really learn.
“Roy understands the mechanics of all boxing, all fights, not just boxing, all fought arts.
“Roy understands MMA's mechanics completely and fully understands what is needed and what is not necessary to make you a better hunter.”
Ilia Topuria interviewed by UFC Hall of Famer
The 'strange' coaching change of Ilia Topuria before UFC 317 has been questioned by many.
UFC Hall from Famer Daniel Cormier recently shared his thoughts about the daring move and how Charles Oliveira could benefit.
“Ilia Topuria wants to fight Islam Makhachev, but must first get through Charles Oliveira, especially when we hear that he and his team are going a bit in separate directions,” said “DC.”
“Just because of the schedule, they said there is no bad blood. I really don't know how at the moment, a month for what you will be a chance to win a second title, how much effect that will have on Team Topuria …
“When I am Ilia, I still use those guys,” Cormier continued. “Because even if I have to do my training camp with someone else, I know those guys know me so well that if they can come to me for a week, we are still so aligned, especially if there is no bad blood …
“This is the team that has received [Ilia] From a young, young man to his [undefeated] And a UFC champion. Beating the two largest featherweights of all time! So to have that fame is very important for an athlete … For me that is a bit strange. “