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      Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh provides positive update on Manny Pacquiao fight and says terms are almost agreed

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      CONOR McGREGOR’S coach and good friend John Kavanagh has confirmed the fight with Manny Pacquiao has been “agreed”.
      On Friday night the UFC legend released a series of tweets claiming he will box Pacquiao in the Middle East.

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      Conor McGregor tweeted out that he will fight Manny Pacquiao in the Middle EastCredit: Reuters

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      McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh says his man and Pacquiao have ‘agreed’ the fightCredit: Sportsfile – Subscription

      Then the Filipino confirmed he will fight the Irishman in a sensational clash.
      It left boxing fans hoping the two sporting greats were serious about the mouthwatering match-up.
      And according to McGregor’s MMA coach Kavanagh, the deal has been done.
      Speaking to Boxing Productions TV, the Irishman said: “I do know it’s in the works.

      “I believe both boxers have agreed fundamentally, behind the scenes there are a lot of terms and conditions and legal teams and managers to work out the fine details but I believe it will happen.
      “I think it might be early next year but the wheels are in the motion and it looks like I’ll be coaching boxing again.
      “I’ll play a part but it will be mostly Owen and Phil Sutcliffe, Conor’s long-time boxing coach from Crumlin Boxing. The bulk of the work will be done with those guys but I always have a hand in there.”
      McGregor – who recently showed off his extreme new look with a shaved head – was trying to arrange a return fight in MMA following his retirement announcement in June – his third in four years.

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      How McGregor and Pacquiao stack up ahead of their proposed fight

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      Manny Pacquiao has also confirmed the McGregor fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      But the talks apparently fizzled out and McGregor – recently urged to return to the octagon by rival Justin Gaethje – later tweeted: “Anyway all water under the bridge who gives a fook. I’m boxing Manny Pacquiao next in the Middle East.”
      “It will be a true honour to have faced two of the greatest boxers of the modern era, afraid of a fight.”
      McGregor previously fought Floyd Mayweather under Queensberry Rules in 2017, and was stopped in the tenth round.
      He has been eyeing another dabble into boxing for some time now despite that defeat.
      Pacquaio, 41 – known as Pac Man – has now accepted the Irishman’s challenge.

      A senator in his native country, he 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.”
      Both men have previously fought Floyd Mayweather.
      The Pac Man previously took on ‘Money’ in 2015 in one of the biggest-grossing PPV fights in history.
      But this was also one of the worst PPV fights ever, with the Filipino struggling to to get anywhere near his best form.

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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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      Conor McGregor vs Manny Pacquiao to take place in December or January, according to man who represents BOTH fighters

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      CONOR MCGREGOR is in talks to face Manny Pacquiao in December or January, according to the man that represents them both.
      The Notorious sent social media into a frenzy with a string of tweets on Friday night – culminating with the revelation that he will fight Pacquiao in the Middle East.

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      McGregor will return to action in December or JanuaryCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Audie Attar has confirmed talks over a McGregor-Pacquiao boutCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Anyway all water under the bridge who gives a fook.I’m boxing Manny Pacquiao next in the Middle East.
      — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 25, 2020

      Some were sceptical given McGregor’s previous “revelations” on Twitter – including earlier this year when he “accepted” a call-out from Anderson Silva.
      But Audie Attar, who represents both McGregor and Pacquiao, confirmed to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani that talks are in fact taking place this time around.
      Attar revealed that the bout would take place in December or January… but that the deal isn’t yet complete.
      And while McGregor, 32, tweeted that he’d be facing Pacquiao in the Middle East – his representative also stated that the region was merely one of a few destinations being discussed.

      The Filipino, 41, has himself confirmed that he will be taking on the MMA star in the boxing ring.
      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.”
      Attar has also been holding talks with the UFC over McGregor’s future – with the boxing match against Pacquiao one of the items on the agenda.

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      How McGregor and Pacquiao stack up

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      Pacquiao last fought Keith Thurman in 2019Credit: AP:Associated Press

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      Dana White’s promotion are in fact on board with the idea, having co-promoted McGregor’s previous lucrative dabble with professional boxing against Floyd Mayweather in 2017.
      After his bout with Pacquiao, the Notorious is expected to return to the octagon in 2021.
      Prior to his Pacquiao admission, McGregor also revealed messages with White from back in February, in which he was trying to get another fight on in May.
      The UFC president had been planning on matching McGregor up with Justin Gaethje in Las Vegas on July 11, prior to the Covid-19 pandemic rocking the sporting calendar.

      It will be a true honour to have faced two of the greatest boxers of the modern era, afraid of a fight.
      — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 25, 2020

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      Conor McGregor vs Manny Pacquiao: How UFC legend compares to boxing icon ahead of shock fight in Middle East

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      CONOR MCGREGOR whipped up a storm on social media last night by revealing that he will be fighting Manny Pacquiao.
      The Notorious has been out of action since defeating Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 in January.

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      How McGregor and Pacquiao stack up

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      Conor McGregor will return to the ringCredit: Getty – Contributor

      McGregor, 32, then dismayed MMA fans when he retired for a third time back in June.
      In a string of tweets on Friday night, however, the Irishman revealed his messages with UFC president Dana White from earlier this year – in which he tried to arrange a second bout of 2020 in May or June.
      And he then dropped the Pacquiao bombshell, writing: “Anyway all water under the bridge who gives a fook. I’m boxing Manny Pacquiao next in the Middle East.”
      McGregor’s manager Audie Attar, who also represents Pacquiao, confirmed to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani that talks are ongoing – but that the bout isn’t ready to be confirmed just yet.

      Pacquiao is keen to get the fight on, however with a statement from his office reading: “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.”
      So with the fight set to be pencilled in for December or January, let’s take a look at the duo’s tale of the tape.
      A fighting veteran at 41, Pacquiao is nine years McGregor’s senior.

      Anyway all water under the bridge who gives a fook.I’m boxing Manny Pacquiao next in the Middle East.
      — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 25, 2020

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      Pacquiao defeated Keith Thurman last yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      UFC president Dana White is again likely to be involved in the promotionCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      And with that age comes experience, with the Filipino having fought 71 times compared to McGregor’s 27 bouts – with only one of the Notorious’ fights having come in the boxing ring, when he was stopped in the tenth round by Floyd Mayweather three years ago.
      In MMA, however, McGregor does boast 22 wins, while Pacquiao has 63 on his record in the boxing ring.
      The UFC star has been defeated five times, including the Mayweather bout, with the most recent of these coming against Khabib Nurmagomedov in October 2018.
      Pacquiao, meanwhile, has notched up seven losses and two draws.
      Both fighters are southpaws, while McGregor boasts a two-inch height advantage at 5ft 8in, and an enormous 18 centimetre reach advantage at 188cm.
      Pacquiao weighed in at 146lbs for his last bout against Keith Thurman in 2019 – 24lbs lighter than McGregor was for his first-round stoppage of Cerrone in January – but it’s unknown which weight category they will fight at this time around.
      McGregor is expected to return to the octagon later in 2021, having held positive talks with the UFC on Friday.
      Meanwhile, Pacquiao will return to his political position as senator of the Philippines.

      It will be a true honour to have faced two of the greatest boxers of the modern era, afraid of a fight.
      — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 25, 2020

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      McGregor quickly dispatched of Donald Cerrone in JanuaryCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      CONOR McGREGOR has fuelled speculation he could be preparing for another boxing match after sharing training footage in the ring.
      It comes after UFC president Dana White revealed a ‘big announcement’ is to come regarding his impending move into the boxing business.

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      Conor McGregor shared videos of a shadow boxing Credit: Instagram / @thenotoriousmma

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      McGregor fuelled speculation he could be preparing for another boxing matchCredit: Instagram / @thenotoriousmma

      In the same breath the promoter also revealed he has held talks with McGregor, 32, regarding his future, having announced his retirement in June.
      The Notorious’ latest video, where he can be seen shadow boxing, and White’s comments have fans predicting the Irishman will be in the ring again.
      One said: “Dana White said the UFC are working on “some fun stuff” for Conor McGregor.
      “It looks like McGregor is returning to the boxing ring in the near future…”

      Another said: “Dana also said there’s a big boxing announcement to make, probably Pacquiao vs McGregor.”
      One added: “Masvidal vs McGregor boxing match?”

      Dana White said the UFC are working on “some fun stuff” for Conor McGregor. It looks like McGregor is returning to the boxing ring in the near future… pic.twitter.com/T8iQ3fRIEf
      — MMA Eejit 🇮🇪 (@MMAEejit) September 25, 2020

      McGregor could probably just switch to boxing and have a pretty successful career. He didn’t do all that bad against Floyd just didn’t have the gas tank to finish the fight. https://t.co/swgKOxtgxK
      — Layno (@LaynoInsano) September 25, 2020

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      McGregor – who showed off his newly shaved head – has not fought since beating Donald Cerrone, 37, in 40 seconds in January.

      But his dream of a three-fight ‘season’ was soon dashed after the coronavirus pandemic halted his new found momentum. 
      Before winning for the first time in three years, McGregor declared plans to challenge for a boxing world title.
      He wanted to rematch Floyd Mayweather, 43, who he lost to on his boxing debut in 2017, as well as revealing negotiations took place to fight Manny Pacquiao, 41.
      But just six months later, the Dubliner hung up the gloves after his hopes of facing Khabib Nurmagomedov, 31, took a hit.
      It came as Justin Gaethje, 31, won the interim lightweight belt to set up a unification against Khabib, who beat McGregor in 2018.
      Despite quitting the UFC following a loss in motivation, White revealed the superstar is interested in ‘fun projects’ they discussed.

      He told BT Sport: “I talked to him a couple days ago, not talking about fighting right now. 
      “We are working on a couple of other fun projects for him, he’s interested, so we’ll see if we can get it done. 
      “If we do I’ll probably be talking about it after Fight Island.” 
      On his move into boxing, White added: “We’ll probably have something to announce here soon.
      “When it’s time, I’ll let you know, I’m not ready yet. But [it’ll be] in the next couple of weeks.”
      Mayweather last November announced online that he was ‘coming out of retirement in 2020’ and would be working with White to do so.

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      Mayweather beat McGregor in a 2017 crossover fight Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      The UFC boss had confirmed the American legend is still eyeing a return to the ring, with the pair holding further talks.
      And Mayweather’s southpaw sparring partner Denis Douglin predicted the 50-0 legend is preparing to face left-hander McGregor once again.
      Douglin told Vegas Insider this month: “I do think this could happen, I think he’s going to fight UFC guys.
      “It’s actually quite interesting because I’m left-handed and McGregor and Khabib are both left-handed.
      “So him choosing to spar me, that might be the reason why.
      “That’s something someone said to me the other day and I was like, ‘you know what, that makes sense’, so it’s very possible.
      “The McGregor fight generated so much money, why not do something like that again or fight another UFC fighter if he’s making millions of dollars?”

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