Through a plethora of posts on Twitter, Conor McGregor shed light on what happened earlier in the year that made him quit the sport. And via the same platform announced his comeback in the Boxing ring.
Conor Mcgregor, who has had an eventful year even by not being in the ring, has opened another chapter of a high voltage drama. McGregor announced his retirement in June 2020, and in the follow-up received criticism for going out at a time, when the promotion might require its most prized player to lead from the front. However, on Friday, September 25, The Notorious One, has apparently answered his detractors in the most outright way.
The 32-year-old took to Twitter to address some questions that were longing to get answered. Conor revealed, post his match against Donald Cerrone in January, he immediately inquired about another bout.
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Conor McGregor Is Interested in Fighting Diego Sanchez
He evidently wanted to fight Diego Sanchez, Who also recently stated that he desires to fight Conor McGregor in his farewell bout.
To support this claim of fighting Diego Sanchez, he even disclosed his chat with Dana White, regarding the fight.
Conor McGregor Was Open To Fight Tony Ferguson
Conor McGregor conveyed that he was open to fight Tony Ferguson in May, but was not ready to get left in the hanging, and become a substitute later on. “Never turned down offer of Tony as was suggested at the time. I stated months in advance (early February) that I was not interested in being an alternate for two consistent pullouts. Pushed for my own scheduled bouts.”
The Mystic Man also hinted about the reason behind declaring the 3rd retirement. Conor McGregor was seemingly on hold, and he apparently lost patience, when the pandemic hit the world, and he was told to wait till the situation alleviates, so that the crowd can make its way back.
Conor McGregor Announces His Comeback
After giving away all such aforementioned information, the Irishman delivered the news of his comeback as well. According to Conor McGregor he will soon enter the professional boxing ring once again, to fight Manny Pacquiao. Earlier in the day he was also seen practicing in a 4-sided ring.
However, according to reports, the talks are still in place, and nothing is concrete yet.
Conor McGregor, has already fought Floyd Mayweather in 2018, and now he is eager to go up against Manny Pacquiao.
So, after all such posts, it could be concluded that Conor McGregor has apparently ended his retirement stint, and though it appears that he will first enter the boxing arena, but a path towards Octagon can also be made in the future.
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