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      Conor McGregor ‘fully expects’ to box again and is open to fighting anyone including Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao

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      CONOR MCGREGOR revealed he ‘fully expects’ to box again and is prepared to face ANYONE as he gears up for his return to UFC with a rematch against Dustin Poirier.
      The UFC icon, 32, was famously stopped by Floyd Mayweather in the tenth round when he made his professional boxing debut in 2017.

      Conor McGregor could take on Floyd Mayweather for the second timeCredit: Rex Features

      But last year, the Irish hardman fuelled rumours that he will step back into the boxing ring one day.
      Speaking to Bleacher Report in March 2020, McGregor said: “I am willing to fight anyone and have proved that time and time again.
      “I look for a good scrap, and if it isn’t going to be that, I have no interest.
      “The money is not why I do this.

      “I am a very rich man, and my children and those that come after them will be just fine.
      “I love the fight game. I learned may things boxing in Crumlin where I grew up, and my deep love is why I do this today.
      “I will be in octagon again soon and fully expect to box again… you need to stay tuned – but trust me, the fans will enjoy.
      “Giving them what they want and entertaining them is important to me.”

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      McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh also claimed he would return to boxing within 18 months.
      And Manny Pacquiao fuelled speculation that he would fight McGregor when he joined the same management company as him.
      But McGregor’s boxing return took a blow after his third retirement in four years.
      Despite that, McGregor has returned to the octagon, taking on Poirier on Fight Island on Saturday.
      The pair faced off on Thursday, with the Irishman predicting he will ‘knock Dustin out inside 60 seconds’.

      Conor McGregor lost his professional boxing debut to Floyd MayweatherCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Conor McGregor finalising contract talks for Manny Pacquiao boxing fight as UFC star reveals ‘it’s almost a certainty’

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      CONOR McGREGOR revealed a boxing match with Manny Pacquiao is ‘almost a certainty’ with a contract being finalised.
      McGregor makes his anticipated UFC return on Saturday, in a rematch with Dustin Poirier, who he knocked out in 2014.

      Manny Pacquiao is in talks to fight Conor McGregor Credit: AP:Associated Press

      Conor McGregor revealed a contract is being drawn up with Manny Pacquiao

      But, the Irishman is already being confronted with what will be next, and Filipino icon Pacquiao is a name heavily linked to the UFC superstar.
      McGregor said talks are progressing to the point a contract is being drawn up, and expects the fight to take place before the year ends.
      He told Sportsnet: “It’s almost a certainty.
      “I’m hearing there’s contracts and all coming, you now what I mean? It’s that close.”

      “I haven’t spoke, but it should happen in 2021.”
      Before McGregor and Poirier, both 32, confirmed their UFC 257 headliner, the southpaw was in line to face Pacquiao, 42, next.
      But the UFC convinced him to commit his future to the octagon, with a return to the ring shelved.
      McGregor – who lost his boxing debut to Floyd Mayweather in 2017 – explained he is eager to kickstart his MMA career again.

      But he has used preparation to face left-hander Poirier with one eye on fighting eight-division champion Pacquiao.
      McGregor said: “Like I said, I want to get my MMA game going as well.
      “Look, man I’m fighting Poirier who is a southpaw, Manny is a southpaw.
      “I have been fighting professional boxers in the gym, sparring professional southpaw boxers in the gym in preparation not only for Dustin but in the back of my mind for Manny.
      “I’ve had shorter 5ft 5in rockets coming at me, so I’m ready for whatever.”
      McGregor and Pacquiao are both managed by Paradigm Sports, headed up by Audie Attar.
      And Attar has already promised his megastar clients will fight next year, due to the demand from the fans.

      Conor McGregor lost his boxing debut to Floyd Mayweather Credit: Rex Features

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      Jake Paul hires plane in latest dig at ‘scared’ Conor McGregor as YouTuber chases £37m fight with UFC superstar

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      JAKE PAUL made his latest play at winding up Conor McGregor by flying a banner labelling the fighter ‘scared’ of the YouTuber. A plane flew over South Beach in Miami taking aim at the Irishman – who is in Abu Dhabi preparing for UFC 257. While McGregor continues his bid to reclaim his lightweight throne, […] More

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      Boxing world champion Patrick Teixeira brands Conor McGregor a ‘delusional clown’ and vows to ‘exterminate’ UFC star

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      BOXING champion Patrick Teixeira called Conor McGregor a ‘delusional clown’ and said he would ‘exterminate’ the UFC star. McGregor, who lost his boxing debut to Floyd Mayweather in 2017, is eyeing a return to the ring against another legend in Manny Pacquiao. And he also made the lofty ambition of promising to win a world […] More

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      Conor McGregor accepts Oscar De La Hoya challenge after American vowed to KO him in two rounds

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      CONOR McGREGOR accepted Oscar De La Hoya’s challenge after the Golden Boy vowed to KO him in two rounds.
      De La Hoya 47, retired from boxing after losing to Manny Pacquiao in 2008.

      Conor McGregor accepted Oscar De La Hoya’s offer last yearCredit: Getty Images

      De La Hoya vowed to KO McGregor in two roundsCredit: Handout – Getty

      But that didn’t stop him from calling out UFC superstar McGregor last summer.
      McGregor will take on Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi at UFC 257 this weekend, and he has plenty of future fight offers.
      De La Hoya told State of Combat: “Oh come on brother, two rounds [against McGregor].
      “One thing about me, I went for the kill, always.

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      “Look, McGregor, I love him in the Octagon, I respect him.
      “I watch him all the time but the boxing ring is a whole different story.”
      McGregor responded to De La Hoya’s threat, tweeting: “I accept your challenge.”

      Should they clash in the boxing ring, McGregor could have a tough time.
      De La Hoya is a lineal champ in three weight divisions and won 39 of his 45 fights.

      And McGregor recently admitted he would have to change his style after being taught a lesson in his 2017 boxing fight with Floyd Mayweather.
      McGregor said: “I actually look at the Mayweather fight, the shots on the bag and the way I was punching and I actually can’t even watch that.
      “I shiver when I see the way I was throwing my punches back then. I just wasn’t sitting right on them, just floating through the air.

      “Now I’m getting into positions and sitting in. Got to go through everything to learn, to truly learn. Experience is the best teacher of all.”
      The Golden Boy recently said he’s targeting early 2021 for a comeback.
      He told DAZN: “I’m 90 percent positive that I’m coming back the first quarter of next year.”
      And he added: “I’m open to fighting GGG!”

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      Jake Paul calls Conor McGregor ‘world’s biggest chicken’ in odd Instagram clip as ‘YouTube kid’ makes £37m fight offer

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      JAKE PAUL once again called out Conor McGregor as he labelled the UFC superstar ‘the world’s biggest chicken’.
      Social media phenomenon Paul is not giving up in his tireless pursuit of fighting the Irishman.

      Jake Paul once again called out Conor McGregorCredit: Instagram @jakepaul

      Jake Paul labelled Conor McGregor ‘the world’s biggest chicken’Credit: Instagram @jakepaul

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      In his latest Instagram post, the 2-0 American tucks into some chicken while accusing McGregor of avoiding him.
      Paul, 24, said: “I love all chickens, besides Conor McGregor. He is the world’s biggest chicken.
      “Conor, you were just talking about me in the media saying, ‘If it makes money, it makes sense.

      “I offered you $50 million, you’re getting paid $5million to fight Dustin Poirier. I think you’re a chicken.”
      Paul is referencing McGregor’s interview with Bloomberg, where he was asked about the new wave of YouTubers crossing over to the ring.
      He said: “As they say, if it makes dollars, it makes sense. I know Dana [White] and the UFC are not really into it, but I’m not so against it.
      “I think if people are willing to get in and take the risk of making that walk, I’m certainly a viewer.”

      McGregor did not address Paul’s viral callout, where he called the former two-weight UFC champion an ‘Irish c***’ and claimed he sent him a £37m ($50m) fight offer.

      The 32-year-old has appeared uninterested in engaging with Paul, instead focussing on his UFC return on Saturday, against Poirier.
      But McGregor has revealed talks are progressing for a boxing match between himself and Manny Pacquiao, 42.
      Despite giving Paul the silent treatment, the southpaw’s training partner Dylan Moran has been caught in the crosshairs of the feud.
      Paul mocked McGregor for sparring the 26-year-old, and uploaded a video of the welterweight’s only ever defeat, a third round knockout.
      The internet sensation again went after 15-1 Moran, by using a clip of his loss as he called to fight The Notorious.
      Paul said: “You have never been offered $50million to fight someone, meanwhile you’re sparring guys who get knocked out by this dude.”

      Jake Paul is chasing a fight with Conor McGregor Credit: AP:Associated Press

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      Conor McGregor open to boxing YouTuber Jake Paul as he prepares to face Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 on Fight Island

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has suggested he’s open to boxing YouTube star Jake Paul.
      Paul, the younger brother of fellow YouTuber Logan, has been gunning for a blockbuster showdown with the UFC’s poster boy ever since his demolition of Nate Robinson last November.

      Jake Paul has been gunning for a boxing match with Conor McGregorCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAUL

      Conor McGregor is seemingly open to boxing Jake PaulCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMA

      McGregor has ignored the social media star’s multiple call-outs and his direct message on Instagram, although he’s now addressed the possibility of facing the 23-year-old.
      When asked about the Paul brothers and other celebs entering the ring, McGregor told Bloomberg: “Am I into those competitions myself?
      “You know it’s not the most high-level – if any level – at that stage.
      “Obviously the [Mike] Tyson vs [Roy] Jones [Jr] fight was very high level and very interesting to see what they’re like in their older age. I thought they both fought amazingly.

      “As they say, if it makes dollars, it makes sense. I know Dana [White] and the UFC are not really into it, but I’m not so against it.
      “I think if people are willing to get in and take the risk of making that walk, I’m certainly a viewer.”
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      McGregor, 32, is currently eyeing a multi-million-pound showdown with WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, who is represented by the same management company as the Irishman.

      The Notorious told Sports Net: “It’s almost a certainty. I’m hearing there’s contracts and all coming. It’s that close.
      “So, I don’t, I haven’t spoke — it should happen 2021. Like I said I want to get my MMA game going a bit more as well.
      “Look, I’m fighting [Dustin] Poirier who’s a southpaw, Manny’s a southpaw.

      “I’ve been fighting professional boxers in the gym, sparring with southpaw boxers in the gym in preparation not just for Dustin but for Manny.
      “I’ve had shorter, 5’5 rockets coming at me, you know what I mean.”
      Before McGregor can think about sharing the ring with Pacman, he must first win his long-awaited return to the octagon – which takes place this weekend in Abu Dhabi.
      McGregor’s first outing in over a year will headline UFC 257 on Saturday night and will see him lock horns with former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier.
      The fight will be a rematch of the pair’s meeting six years ago at UFC 178, which McGregor won in devastating fashion to announce himself to the world as a legitimate featherweight title contender.
      McGregor is eyeing an even better performance in his desert showdown with The Diamond, saying: “I will knock Dustin out inside 60 seconds.”
      He added: “I love Dustin, I think he’s a good fighter. He’s even a great fighter, you know? But great is still levels below me.”
      UFC 257 will take place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island and will close out the promotion’s third ‘Fight Island’ run.

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      Ex-UFC star Paige VanZant bulking up for brutal bare-knuckle boxing debut as she shows off ‘progress of hard work’

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      PAIGE VANZANT appears to have bulked up for her bare-knuckle boxing debut – showing off her ‘progress of hard work’.
      The ex-UFC star makes her brutal switch into the ring on February 5, having signed for Bare Knuckle Boxing Fighting Championship in 2020.

      Paige VanZant appears to have bulked up for her bare-knuckle boxing debut

      Ex-UFC star Paige VanZant pictured in June

      She will face former pro boxer Britain Hart – who is 1-2 in BKBFC.
      And VanZant looks to be in fine form as she flexed her biceps on Instagram and revealed a ripped abdomen.
      The American left the UFC with an 8-5 MMA record before deciding to embark on a new venture.
      Hart, 30, meanwhile has boxed 11 times as a professional, with a record of 4-4-3, before her BKBFC switch in 2018.

      BKBFC president David Feldman told MMAFighting: “Britain’s a real tough girl – she’s skilled, but she’s not the best technical boxer in the world
      “Paige isn’t going to have to chase her down.
      “It’s going to be competitive, but I think it’s going to be a good opponent choice for Paige on her first event.
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      “[Paige is] getting paid very well, and I don’t think we could have thrown her somebody that never fought bare-knuckle before, or at least someone that had a pretty well-established record.
      “I don’t think the fans would have liked that. We’re going to give the fans what they want.”
      VanZant will kick off her bare-knuckle career two days before the Super Bowl, which is currently scheduled for February 7 at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
      As a result, the promotion are hoping to steal some attention from the NFL finale coverage before the fight.

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