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      Conor McGregor threatens to give Manny Pacquiao a ‘volley’ in the face after failing to kick Mayweather’s head off

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      CONOR McGREGOR has ranted that Floyd Mayweather ‘deserved a volley to the head’ when the pair fought in 2017 – but is ‘undecided’ as to whether or not to break the rules when he fights Manny Pacquiao.
      The Notorious split fans when he revealed that he will be making his fighting return in the boxing ring rather than the octagon, facing the Filipino legend in December or January.

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      McGregor took on Floyd Mayweather in 2017Credit: Getty – Contributor

      After gushing over his pride in landing a clean first blow against Mayweather, McGregor, 32, then admitted that he wishes he’d taken his head off.
      He posted on Instagram: “Really I should have just sat right thru that shot and took his head off and f*** the distance.
      “If it didn’t work out just give him a good boot into the neck and get DQ’d and fined and who’d give a f***.
      “I’m upset I fully followed the rules for that fight to be honest. Floyd deserved a volley at the least. A shoulder even, break the face.

      “Manny not so much tho I don’t think, but I will see how the build up goes and wait to hear what bitter old Freddie Roach has to say and then make a decision. My Whiskeys at half a b and climbing I could take a fine.”
      Just prior to revealing his bout with Pacquiao will take place in the Middle East, McGregor had again expressed his frustration with the UFC at keeping him sidelined during most of 2020, after he’d made a winning start to the year against Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 in January.
      He tweeted: “I was pushing hard for the season.
      “Multiple opponents, multiple dates offered throughout. All to take place back to back.

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      McGregor is upset that he couldn’t use his ‘full array of weapons’Credit: Reuters

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      “Then when covid hit and the talk was that I would have to wait for crowds again, I walked away from the situation. I was waiting long enough at that stage.”
      And he has again hit out, calling the decision to ‘hold him back’ as ‘borderline criminal’.
      He continued: “I’d rather fight MMA anyway not sure why I’ve been held back like this, it’s borderline criminal at this stage.
      “The biggest number generator in the game asking for four fights since February this year and getting left on seen. It’s pretty f***ed up when I keep thinking of it. I’ve been right here this whole time.
      “Bob Chapek, do you copy! I repeat, Bob Chapek – Do You Copy!
      “Anyways boxing it is for now and I’m up for this! I hope no bottling takes place here. I’m already agreeing to these limited rules and holding back my full array of weapons. Let’s get it going guys.
      “Much love, the champ champ”.
      Mayweather and McGregor’s 2017 bout sold 4.3million pay-per-views – making it the second highest-selling fight of all time.
      And the Irishman also dominates the UFC’s top ten highest PPVs, with his 2018 comeback against Khabib Nurmagomedov the promotion’s biggest-selling bout ever.

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      Floyd Mayweather rematch with Manny Pacquiao targeted by Saudi Arabian investors after Conor McGregor’s boxing return

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      SAUDI ARABIAN money men are reportedly trying to persuade Floyd Mayweather to rematch Manny Pacquiao in the Middle East.
      Mayweather outpointed Pacquiao in 2015 in what still stands as the richest fight in history.

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      Saudi Arabian money men are reportedly trying to persuade Floyd Mayweather to rematch Manny PacquiaoCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And according to World Boxing News, Saudi chiefs want to cash in on a second instalment.
      It would come five years after their initial fight, the exact time frame it took the rivals to eventually agree terms to meet in the ring.
      Mayweather, 43, retired in 2017 after beating former UFC champion Conor McGregor, 32, in ten rounds.
      He would then return a year later to stop featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in a Japanese exhibition.

      But last November the American legend announced he was ‘coming out of retirement in 2020’ and would work with UFC president Dana White to do so.
      It fuelled speculation he could rematch Irishman McGregor, having admitted he had no interest in facing Pacquiao, 41, again.
      But instead Mayweather’s two most lucrative opponents appear close to finalising a deal to fight each other.
      Both McGregor and Pacquiao revealed they are in talks to box in December or January.

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      The Middle East is the likely location, with The Notorious teasing Saudi Arabia as the chosen destination in an Instagram post.
      He retired from the UFC in June, but confirmed he will come out of retirement for his second boxing bout.
      But with rival Khabib Nurmagomedov – who beat the Irishman in 2018 – facing Justin Gaethje in a lightweight unification next month, the UFC hopes McGregor can return to face the winner.
      The UFC are on board, like they were three years ago, for the southpaw star to make his boxing return in the meantime as it could make the deal easier to finalise.

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      Floyd Mayweather beat UFC star Conor McGregor in 2017 Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Conor McGregor regrets not getting ‘DQ’d and fined’ by giving Floyd Mayweather a ‘good boot into the neck’ in their bout

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      CONOR McGREGOR revealed he regrets not getting ‘DQ’d and fined’ for giving Floyd Mayweather a ‘good boot into the neck’.
      McGregor was beaten in his first professional boxing match by American legend Floyd Mayweather in 2017.

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      Conor McGregor regrets not getting ‘DQ’d and fined’ for giving Floyd Mayweather a ‘good boot into the neck’Credit: Reuters

      Despite early success, the UFC star slowed down as the fight progressed, with Mayweather, 43, winning by tenth round stoppage.
      Ahead of McGregor’s impending move back into the boxing ring against Manny Pacquiao, he boasted about proving doubters wrong on his debut.
      The 32-year-old uploaded a picture of himself landing a left hand on Mayweather, and wrote: “The very first shot of the fight.
      “Right on the button through the guard. I didn’t even put anything into that shot. Just placed it. 

      “It was hard for me not to dwell on the full 12 rounds that were potentially ahead of me and hold back my shots early.
      “Still tho right on the absolute button. The first punch thrown. Remember the experts saying I wouldn’t land even 1 lol. 
      “I landed more than them all. The picture above is the very first punch of the fight thrown, and landed, and inside the very first second of the fight. 

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      “Bums all of them “experts”. Listen to none of them! Really I should have just sat right thru that shot and took his head off and f*** the distance. 

      “If it didn’t work out just give him a good boot into the neck and get DQ’d and fined and who’d give a f***.”
      McGregor and Pacquiao both confirmed they are in talks for a lucrative bout in the Middle East in either December or January. 
      PacMan, 41, has chosen to fight the former two-weight UFC champion to raise money for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic in his native Philippines.

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      How McGregor and Pacquiao stack up
      Despite the good natured reason for agreeing the bout, his trainer Freddie Roach took an online swipe at McGregor.
      Roach insisted PacMan will beat the Irish southpaw quicker than he did against Ricky Hatton in 2009.
      According to McGregor, he will decide on whether Pacquiao will be a recipient of one of his MMA strikes, depending on how the verbal jabs develop.
      He explained: “I’m upset I fully followed the rules for that fight to be honest. Floyd deserved a volley at the least. A shoulder even, break the face. 
      “Manny not so much tho I don’t think, but I will see how the build up goes and wait to hear what bitter old Freddie Roach has to say and then make a decision.”

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      McGregor and Pacquiao both confirmed they are in talks for a lucrative bout Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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      McGregor was beaten in his first professional boxing match by Mayweather in 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Conor McGregor slams UFC for ‘f***ed up’ decision to leave him ‘held back’ from fights as he confirms switch to boxing

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      CONOR McGREGOR has slammed the UFC for their ‘f***ed up’ decision to hold him back from fighting – as he confirms his switch to boxing.
      The Irishman and 41-year-old Manny Pacquiao both confirmed they are in talks for a lucrative bout in the Middle East in either December or January.

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      Conor McGregor slammed the UFC for their ‘f***ed up’ decision to hold him back from fightingCredit: AP:Associated Press

      The news came after McGregor released direct messages with UFC president Dana White, where he demanded several fights and suggested opponents.
      Upon his impending move back into the boxing ring, the former two-weight UFC champion questioned why he has been left with just one fight this year.
      McGregor wrote on Instagram: “I’d rather fight MMA anyway not sure why I’ve been held back like this, it’s borderline criminal at this stage.
      “The biggest number generator in the game asking for four fights since February this year and getting left on seen.

      “It’s pretty f***ed up when I keep thinking of it. I’ve been right here this whole time. 
      “Bob Chapek, do you copy!  I repeat, Bob Chapek – Do You Copy! 
      “Anyways boxing it is for now and I’m up for this! I hope no bottling takes place here.

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      McGregor was beaten on his boxing debut by Floyd Mayweather

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      Manny Pacquiao and McGregor confirmed they are in talks for a lucrative bout in the Middle East in either December or JanuaryCredit: AFP or licensors

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      “I’m already agreeing to these limited rules and holding back my full array of weapons. Let’s get it going guys. 

      “Much love, the champ champ.”
      McGregor returns to the boxing ring three years after his professional debut against Floyd Mayweather – which he lost in round ten.
      McGregor, 32, uploaded a picture of himself landing a shot on Mayweather, 43, and revealed regret at not getting ‘DQ’d and fined’ by breaking the rules.
      He also took a swipe at Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach, who said the Filipino icon will beat the UFC star quicker than he did against Ricky Hatton in 2009, which ended in round two.
      McGregor said: “The very first shot of the fight. Right on the button through the guard. I didn’t even put anything into that shot. Just placed it.
      “It was hard for me not to dwell on the full 12 rounds that were potentially ahead of me and hold back my shots early.

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      How McGregor and Pacquiao stack up
      “Still tho right on the absolute button. The first punch thrown. Remember the experts saying I wouldn’t land even 1 lol.
      “I landed more than them all. The picture above is the very first punch of the fight thrown, and landed, and inside the very first second of the fight.
      “Bums all of them “experts”. Listen to none of them! Really I should have just sat right thru that shot and took his head off and f*** the distance.
      “If it didn’t work out just give him a good boot into the neck and get DQ’d and fined and who’d give a f***.
      “I’m upset I fully followed the rules for that fight to be honest. Floyd deserved a volley at the least. A shoulder even, break the face. 
      “Manny not so much tho I don’t think, but I will see how the build up goes and wait to hear what bitter old Freddie Roach has to say and then make a decision.”

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      Watch Josh Taylor demolish Apinun Khongsong with brutal body shot in first-round KO win on maiden world title defence

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      TARTAN TORNADO Josh Taylor waited 11 months for a world title defence and blasted Apinun Khongsong out inside 160 seconds.
      The 29-year-old southpaw star became the unified boxing super-lightweight king back in October with an iconic win over American Regis Prograis.

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      Josh Taylor dismantled Apinun Khongsong with a first-round KO in his first world title defenceCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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      Taylor needed just 160 seconds to win the boutCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      And he is waiting on a career-defining undisputed decider with WBC and WBO champ Jose Ramirez next year.
      The Scot described the undefeated Thai hardman – who arrived in London with a scary 16-0 record and 13 KOs – as a giant hurdle in the way of his dreams.
      But Taylor blitzed him with his first serious punch of the night that left the arena stunned.
      Khonsong looked impressive when he stripped off for the 10st York Hall clash. 

      And he threw a couple of purposeful right hands in the opening two minutes.
      But when the pair clinched on the ropes, Taylor cocked his left hand and thundered a hook into the challenger’s ribs that left him crippled with pain and wriggling around on the floor.
      Ringside pundits David Haye and Carl Frampton were as confused as the press pack on the balcony by what looked like a phantom punch.
      But replays showed it was a magnificent punch that connected with the 27-year-old’s unguarded torso.

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      Taylor is gearing up for a fight with WBC and WBO champ Jose Ramirez next yearCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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      And he folded into the canvas before being carried out of the ring on a stretcher.
      Earlier in the night ex fly-weight champ Charlie Edwards announced his comeback with a one-sided points win over Kyle Williams.
      The Sheffield-based ace is targeting a second world title reign at super-fly after dropping his crown last year after the weight cut became too brutal.

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      Likkleman beats Salim Chiboub with sixth-round TKO as 3ft pair thrill in ‘biggest little fight of all time’

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      AIDEN ‘LIKKLEMAN’ HENRY smashed Salim Chiboub with a sixth-round TKO in what he described as the “biggest little fight of all time”.
      The referee was forced to stop the fight in the final round when the two 3ft brawlers went to war at a secret location in London.

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      Former convict Likkleman backed up his pre-fight chat in the ring Credit: Wicked N’ Bad

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      Likkleman posed for pictures with his belt after his impressive performanceCredit: Instagram / @likklemangram

      Likkleman! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Congratulations champ! 🏆🥊
      — Ian Wright (@IanWright0) September 26, 2020

      Likkleman, 26, sent Chiboub crashing to the canvas after a series of heavy shots.
      And his performance led to praise from the likes of Arsenal legend Ian Wright.
      Wrighty said: “Likkleman! Congratulations champ.”
      The brawler – who was born with dwarfism – is now the proud owner of the Wicked’N’Bad belt.

      LikkleMan, 26, and Chiboub went head to head at the weigh-in ahead of their 7pm bout.
      After badmouthing each other the fighters, looking to win the ‘Wicked’N’Bad’ belt, got in each other’s faces.
      Chiboub, through his mask, planted a kiss on Coventry-boy LikkleMan’s forehead.
      A shoving match then ensued, with security trying to bring order back to proceedings.

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      Fans had to pay £4.99 to watch the two fighters battle it out for the beltCredit: Wicked N’ Bad

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      Chaos erupted when the pair clashed at the weigh-in

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      LikkleMan sent Chiboub crashing to the canvas

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      Coventry puncher LikkleMan will take to the ringCredit: Instagram / @likklemangram
      But before they could, LikkleMan had put his rival on the deck, flooring him with a hard push.
      SunSport exclusively chatted to LikkleMan earlier this week as he geared up towards the bout of his lifetime.
      The fighter, who was released from prison in March 2019 a reformed character, said: “I was born fighting, when you are born half the size of a normal man you have to fight twice as hard to get anywhere in life.
      “I was born into a life of gangs, drugs and crime, like a lot of people are in certain areas. But on top of that I am this size.
      “I didn’t go to school, I can’t read or write, I didn’t have parents.
      “I have matured a lot now but my brain is definitely wired differently to everyone else.
      “I’ve had 25 bad years behind me, I have had to apologise for a lot of things I am sorry for, but now I have this chance to turn my life around and I am going to take it.”

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      LikkleMan (left) faced Salim Chiboub (right) for the Wicked’N’Bad beltCredit: Instagram / @likklemangram

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      LikkleMan, 26, is ready for the potentially life-changing boutCredit: Instagram / @likklemangram
      And having made such strides, LikkleMan has big ambitions for the future.
      He added: “I could sell out the Ricoh Arena, definitely.
      “Because I am small but confident with it, people have never seen that combination and are intrigued.
      “Girls are fascinated about whether things are in proportion, it’s just my everyday life.
      “From a very young age I have been aggressive because of how I have been treated.
      “Now I can hopefully make that work for me and better my life, because that is all I have wanted the chance to do.”

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      LikkleMan has trained with the likes of Conor BennCredit: Instagram / @likklemangram

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      Tyson Fury hires a scooter in Latvia before singing We Are The Champions with a busker as he supports mate Hosea Burton

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      TYSON FURY hired a scooter and sang with a busker as he enjoyed his trip out to Riga in Latvia.
      The WBC heavyweight champion has travelled to the Baltic country to support his friend Hosea Burton, who fights Ricards Bolotniks in the Golden Contract semi-finals.

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      Tyson Fury sang along to We Are The Champions in RigaCredit: Instagram / @gypsyking101

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      The Gypsy King seemed impressed with the musicianCredit: Instagram / @robertkelbie

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      The world champion boxer then donated some money to the buskerCredit: Instagram / @robertkelbie

      But Fury was determined to take in the sights of the historic city of Riga, hiring a green scooter to get around.
      He decided to stop to listen to a musician on the cobbled streets, and then joined in singing the Queen classic We Are The Champions along with some of his friends.
      The 6ft 7in boxer then bent down to put some money into the busker’s collection pot.
      Earlier in the week Fury uploaded a clip to Instagram showing he is still preparing for the trilogy fight against Deontay Wilder.

      That has been rumoured to be pencilled in for December, with a victory likely to set up an undisputed clash against fellow Brit Anthony Joshua.
      Fury showed off the explosive combination punching and left hooks that led him to victory against Wilder in a video.
      In the clip, Fury, 32, drills his left hook, the shot that floored the Bronze Bomber in round five of their title fight in February.
      He captioned the post: “Sharpening that steel daily, 10xleft hook, Call me Captain Hook.”

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      This was the musician who made Fury stop and listen inCredit: Instagram / @gypsyking101

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      Fury is out in Latvia to supoort his friend and fellow boxer Hosea BurtonCredit: Instagram / @robertkelbie

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      The boxing champ was in good spirits on the cobbled streetsCredit: Instagram / @robertkelbie

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      Fury is supporting his mate Hosea Burton as he fights out in Latvia

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      Wilder, 34, suffered the first loss of his career as he surrendered the WBC belt.
      With fears fans will not be able to attend Stateside, overseas venues are now being considered.
      Wilder has remained radio silent since being pulled out by his corner in round seven.
      But behind closed doors he has been seeking the advice of heavyweight legend George Foreman as he attempts to get revenge on Fury.
      After such a humbling and one-sided defeat, few have given the American hitter much chance of winning back the title.

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      Fury is preparing for the trilogy fight against Deontay WilderCredit: Instagram / @gypsyking101

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      The scooter was Fury’s preferred method of transportCredit: Instagram / @robertkelbie

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      The Morecambe fighter and his pals hired scooters for the dayCredit: Instagram / @robertkelbie

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      Conor McGregor 4/1 longshot to beat Manny Pacquiao in boxing match due to take place in December or January

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      MANNY PACQUIAO will fight Conor McGregor in the boxing ring – and the bookies don’t fancy the Irishman’s chances.
      The quick turn-around was revealed today – with the epic clash set to be held in the Middle East around January.

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      Conor McGregor is the huge underdog in his fight with Manny PacquiaoCredit: AFP

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      How McGregor and Pacquiao stack up

      McGregor had talked up a return to boxing after announcing he was quitting UFC in the summer – and last night teased that he was going to fight the Filipino legend.
      Pacquiao wasted little time responding, and says cash from this fight will go towards the relief effort in the Philippines after Covid-19.
      A statement from Pacquiao’s office read: “For the sake of all the Filipino Covid-19 victims, Senator Manny Pacquiao will be fighting UFC superstar Conor McGregor next year.
      “The huge portion of his earnings will proceed to those who are affected nationwide by the pandemic.”

      Now the date is in the diary for his next venture into the ring – and the bookies are already taking bets on it.
      Notorious is the huge outsider for the showdown, priced at 4-1 with Coral. 
      While Pacquiao, an eight-division world champion, is the 1-7 favourite for the win.
      Coral’s John Hill said:  “Conor McGregor shared the ring with one of the greatest boxers of all time in his boxing debut.

      “He now looks set to meet another great of the sport in Manny Pacquiao where it would be a huge upset if he were to beat the eight-division world champion.
      “McGregor was heavily backed to defeat Mayweather in the ‘Biggest Fight in Combat Sport History’ and we expect the Irishman to be popular again on his return to the boxing ring.”
      McGregor previously fought Floyd Mayweather under Queensberry Rules in 2017, and was stopped in the tenth round.

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      The star insists he has retired from UFC.
      His last fight was a demolition job as he smashed Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds in January. More