Merab Dvalishvili dismisses title talk ahead of Petr Yan clash

Merab Dvalishvili has shut down speculation about his next move after a future bout, saying his focus is entirely on Petr Yan. The bantamweight contender made clear he is not looking past his upcoming assignment.

“What kind of question is this? I'm fighting Petr Yan, it's gonna be…”

— Merab Dvalishvili, via Sherdog

What Merab Dvalishvili said

Dvalishvili is set to face Yan in a bantamweight contest that could shape the division's title picture. The Georgian fighter has been linked to various scenarios involving a championship opportunity, but he refused to entertain questions beyond his immediate opponent.

What it moves

Speaking to Sherdog, Dvalishvili cut off a question about what comes next. "What kind of question is this? I'm fighting Petr Yan, it's gonna be…" he said. The response suggests Dvalishvili wants no distractions as he prepares for a former champion who remains a dangerous gatekeeper in the bantamweight ranks.

Source: sherdog.com. Full Merab Dvalishvili fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.