Away from the octagon for more than three years, Conor McGregor came close to returning to action in June this year, when he would face Michael chandler in the main fight of UFC 303, but saw an injury to his little toe delay his return even further. Now, Dana White guarantees that the Irishman will not fight again in 2024.
In a recent interview with 'New York Post Sports', the UFC president reiterated that he expects the return of Conor McGregor only for the beginning of 2025.
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“I was the guy who spent the year saying that I didn't believe he would come back this year, in all the conversations and everything, even with the fight being scheduled and the press conference. Conor McGregor will fight next year, at the beginning of 2025”, he said.
After more than three years away, the level of Conor McGregor His eventual return, at 36 years of age, is an unknown. A former featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) champion, the Irishman has three losses in his last four fights and has won just one fight in the last eight years.
“As far as his hunger to fight, he’s a very rich guy. We’ll find out when he comes back, but he’s definitely one of the superstars in the sport that has elevated the UFC throughout Europe and other parts of the world. He’s been a great star and a great partner for us,” Dana White praised.
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