UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has publicly addressed and corrected misleading reports about his personal life and an impending court appearance. The Spanish-Georgian fighter issued a detailed statement to set the record straight after a news article caused widespread confusion and strong online reactions.
Topuria Refutes False Headlines
On Wednesday, Topuria responded to a report published by Spanish newspaper El Mundo the previous day. The original article claimed he had been summoned to court on January 7 in connection with a gender violence case involving his former partner, Giorgina Uzcategui. This headline spread rapidly across social media and news platforms.
In his clear public statement, Topuria firmly denied these allegations. “Yesterday, a media outlet published a story with a false headline claiming that I had been called to testify for gender violence,” he stated. He emphasized that the headline was later modified because it was untrue, clarifying, “I have never been called to testify for this reason.” Topuria asserted he is not avoiding legal processes and would comply “gladly when required.”
The Real Reason Behind the Court Visit
Topuria explained that the court summons is purely related to a family and administrative matter. The core issue involves his daughter's travel outside of Spain. “The summons is exclusively related to a family and administrative matter linked to a trip outside Spain of my daughter,” he clarified.
The fighter also shared a personal struggle, revealing the emotional toll of the situation. He disclosed that he has not seen his daughter for four months despite multiple attempts. “I have not been able to see her for four months despite having tried on numerous occasions,” Topuria said, highlighting his pain as a father.
Origins in a Divorce Case and a Plea for Privacy
Providing background, Topuria traced the legal proceedings back to a divorce petition. “The reality begins with a divorce petition filed by me after weeks of negotiation following our separation,” he explained. He indicated that after refusing what he termed “illogical economic demands,” a complaint was filed, which is now under judicial review.
Concluding his statement, Topuria expressed faith in justice and made a direct appeal to the media. “I still trust in God, in justice and in people. I know that the truth will prevail,” he stated. He urged outlets to protect his child's privacy and stick to verified facts, reminding them that “The truth only has one path.”
This incident underscores the rapid spread of unverified information and its impact on public figures' personal lives, especially concerning sensitive family legal matters.
