CONOR MCGREGOR continued to train in self isolation as the Irish star worked on his boxing from home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The deadly COVID-19 bug continues to sweep the globe with over 13,000 deaths worldwide as major sporting events have been axed or postponed.
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Conor McGregor trained in self isolation amid coronavirus
The UFC star urged to public to ‘stay vigilant’ and social distance
McGregor himself had to cancel a St Patricks Day trip to America after President Donald Trump banned all but essential travel to the US with mass gatherings of over 10 people also prohibited.
But the 31-year-old – who is in talks to fight Justin Gaethje in July – has continued train in his Dublin home as he shared footage online hitting a wall bag working on his hand speed and power.
It comes as the former two-weight UFC king urged members of the public to “stay vigilant” and stick to social distancing.
McGregor told Maxim: “Hand hygiene is key. The good habits we will have gained from this wild COVID-19 attack will see us too strong in the future.
“Everyone should stay vigilant, isolated, and safe with their families at home.
“People should not think for a second that it won’t effect them and put their guard down. We are all in this together around the world and will beat this.”
Despite the UFC backdating their next three Fight Night events, promoter Dana White is adamant the lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson – set for April 18 in New York – WILL go ahead, but not likely in America.
McGregor – who won his cage comeback in January knocking out Donald Cerrone – has been promised the winner of that fight, but plans to be in action in the summer as he targets three bouts this year.
Despite the coronavirus outbreak threatening to slow down the southpaw’s momentum, McGregor insisted this year he will prove why he is the “best fighter in the history of the UFC”.
He said: “I’ll tell you this: I’m entirely focused on the sport I love, on winning fights like I did in January in 40 seconds against Donald.
“This year is going to be huge for me – and the world will see that I am still the best fighter in the history of the UFC.
“There will be many more fights in my career. I love what I do. I’m as hungry as ever.”
McGregor is in talks to make a UFC return in July
Dana White insisted Khabib vs Tony Ferguson will go aheadCredit: Getty
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
