CONOR McGREGOR’S manager insists the UFC star is still keen on pursuing a career in boxing.
A 40-second knockout victory over Donald Cerrone in the Octagon earlier this month set the Irishman back on the path for world championship fights.
Mayweather beat McGregor on points in their famous 2017 meetingCredit: Getty – Contributor
An MMA rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov is therefore even more highly anticipated – but Audie Attar thinks there are multiple options on the table.
Returning to boxing with a second contest against Floyd Mayweather or even a fight with Manny Pacquiao are both reportedly subject to discussions.
Attar told MMA Fighting: “[McGregor] is serious about boxing. He said it.
“That’s something that I can tell you, if he says something he has interest in, it’s likely going to happen.
“I saw Floyd, I saw Manny and now Bob Arum, who at one point said: ‘It’s not a smart idea to crossover’.
“He’s a believer now as well.”
A two-match crossover deal with Terence Crawford, featuring both a boxing and MMA contest, was recently touted by promoter Arum.
And Attar believes 2020 will be an exciting year for McGregor, 31, as he surveys his options for his next contest.
The manager added: “Yes it’s going to be busy, but we welcome that. We’re super excited for it.”
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
