Discover Conor McGregor’s plans for his future in boxing and MMA. Learn about his interest in challenging boxing’s dominance and his discussions with Manny Pacquiao. Find out about Pacquiao’s potential options, including the Paris Olympics and a rematch with Floyd Mayweather. Despite McGregor’s ambitions, Pacquiao dismisses his relevance in the MMA world.
| Key Points |
- Conor McGregor expresses interest in boxing and aims to challenge boxing’s dominance.
- McGregor had discussions with Manny Pacquiao about a potential boxing match in Saudi Arabia.
- Pacquiao is considering other options, including the Paris Olympics and a rematch with Floyd Mayweather.
- McGregor remains active and is preparing for an exhibition match in Japan.
- Pacquiao dismisses McGregor’s relevance in the MMA world, claiming he is no longer active.
Conor McGregor, the renowned MMA fighter, is eyeing a return to the boxing ring while preparing for his MMA comeback in 2024. McGregor recently attended the Battle of the Baddest in Riyadh, where Francis Ngannou almost upset Tyson Fury. In an interview with BT Sport, McGregor expressed his interest in boxing, stating that someone from the MMA world needs to challenge the dominance of boxing. He also mentioned his previous discussions with Manny Pacquiao about a potential boxing match in Saudi Arabia. However, Pacquiao currently has other options, including competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics and negotiating a rematch with Floyd Mayweather in Japan. McGregor, on the other hand, remains active and is preparing for an exhibition match in Japan this December. Despite McGregor’s ambitions, Pacquiao dismissed his relevance in the MMA world, claiming that McGregor is no longer active.
