Justin Gaethje's manager has definitively shut down any possibility of a rematch between the former interim lightweight champion and current featherweight titleholder Ilia Topuria, stating the fight "will never happen."
The declaration comes months after the two fighters shared a high-profile face-off on the South Lawn of the White House on May 6, 2026, an event that had fueled speculation about a potential cross-division showdown. Despite the public encounter, Gaethje's representative has now closed the door on the matchup entirely.
Gaethje, known for his aggressive fighting style and knockout power, has competed primarily at lightweight, while Topuria holds the featherweight championship. The weight difference and divergent career trajectories appear to be factors in the manager's firm stance.
