Conor McGregor News
Manny Pacquiao confirms plans to fight Conor McGregor for a charity
Tom Taylor - September 28, 2020
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has confirmed that he intends to fight UFC superstar Conor McGregor in the new year. Last week, McGregor made headlines by announcing that he intends to fight Pacquiao in the Middle East before the year is out.
Justin Gaethje slams Conor McGregor, says the former champ-champ is lying to avoid looking "like a bitch"
Christopher Taylor - September 27, 2020
It appears that the feud between UFC lightweight standouts Justin Gaethje and Conor McGregor is still alive and well. Earlier this week McGregor had responded to a retirement fight challenge from Diego Sanchez by sharing some screenshots of previous conversations he had with UFC President Dana White.
Conor McGregor tells Dana White to "stop lying," says the UFC president broke code
Adam Martin - September 27, 2020
UFC superstar Conor McGregor told UFC president Dana White to “stop lying” about fight talks with Diego Sanchez: “Code was broke.” A few days ago, McGregor released text messages of him and White allegedly talking about a potential fight against Sanchez. McGregor said in the texts that it was a fight that interested him but White said the UFC would lose its promoter’s license if they booked it. The fight never came to be, and McGregor is now reportedly in negotiations to box against boxing legend Manny Pacquiao.
Dana White reacts after Conor McGregor shares screenshots of their private conversations
Christopher Taylor - September 26, 2020
UFC President Dana White was not happy that former two-division champion shared screenshots of private conversations they had previously. Earlier this week McGregor responded to a retirement fight request from Diego Sanchez by revealing some screenshots of private text messages between he and White which showcased that he had in fact previously requested the match-up.
Freddie Roach reacts to talk of a potential Manny Pacquiao vs. Conor McGregor fight
Chris Taylor - September 26, 2020
Legendary trainer and former professional boxer Freddie Roach has reacted to the news of a potential Manny Pacquiao vs. Conor McGregor fight. Yesterday afternoon McGregor made headlines when he insinuated that his next bout would come against Pacquiao inside of the squared circle in the Middle East.
Diego Sanchez reacts after Conor McGregor expresses interest in a potential fight
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2020
A potential fight between former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor and The Ultimate Fighter season 1 winner Diego Sanchez is gaining steam. Sanchez, who meets Jake Matthews on the the prelims of tomorrow night’s UFC 253 event, called for a fight with McGregor earlier this week, identifying it as the ideal matchup for the final fight of his legendary career.
Conor McGregor vs. Manny Pacquiao betting odds released
Adam Martin - September 25, 2020
The betting odds have been released by the sportsbooks for a potential boxing match between Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao. Ever since he delved into the world of boxing for the Floyd Mayweather superfight, McGregor has been tied to a boxing match with Pacquiao, but nothing has ever come from it. On Friday, McGregor took to his social media to claim that his next fight will be a boxing match against Pacquiao. McGregor hasn’t fought since knocking out Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 earlier this year but appears to be itching to get back in the ring.
Conor McGregor claims his next fight will be a boxing match with Manny Pacquiao
Tom Taylor - September 25, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor claims his next fight will be a boxing match with Manny Pacquiao in the Middle East. McGregor was busy on Twitter on Friday afternoon, first accepting a callout from Diego Sanchez, then detailing his struggle to find a fight in the first half of 2020.
Conor McGregor fuels comeback speculation with new training footage
Tom Taylor - September 25, 2020
Former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor has caused all kinds of speculation about his fighting future by sharing some new footage of his training sessions to social media. McGregor announced his retirement from competition on June 6. However, many fans doubted the legitimacy of his retirement plans, and the signs increasingly point toward his fighting again in the future.
Diego Sanchez shares hopes for retirement fight against Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - September 24, 2020
UFC veteran Diego Sanchez hopes to close the curtain on his mixed martial arts career by fighting former two-division champion Conor McGregor. Sanchez will return to the Octagon on the undercard of UFC 253 this Saturday on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi when he takes on Australia’s Jake Matthews. The bout will mark the first of four obligations on his latest UFC contract.
Khamzat Chimaev once again targets fight with "the Burger King guy" Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - September 24, 2020
Surging UFC prospect Khamzat Chimaev has once again set his sights on former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor—the so-called “Burger King guy.” Chimaev was the star of summer, 2020 for the UFC. The Sweden-based fighter first picked up two wins in the span of 10 days on Fight Island in July, defeating John Phillips by first-round submission and Rhys McKee by first-round TKO, then picked up his third win of the season when he knocked out Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 11, also in the first round.
Photo | Conor McGregor is back in the gym and sporting a new look
Andrew Whitelaw - September 23, 2020
Most MMA fans would agree that a fully-focussed Conor McGregor is a force to be reckoned with. Officially, the Irishman is retired. That hasn’t stopped him hitting the gym and sporting a familiar new look.
Conor McGregor issues statement on allegations, mental health concerns
Tom Taylor - September 15, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has issued a statement on the recent allegations against him and on the ensuing concerns about his mental health. Last weekend McGregor was detained in Corsica, an island territory of France, after allegedly exposing himself to a woman. After being interviewed by local authorities, he was released from custody without being charged. However, the case is ongoing.
New details emerge in Conor McGregor's case as witnesses step up to provide details
Cole Shelton - September 14, 2020
Witnesses have stepped up to provide details in Conor McGregor’s latest arrest. McGregor was arrested but was released without being charged earlier this week after he allegedly flashed a young woman. A witness revealed McGregor did in fact do just that with his bodyguards by his side.
"Crushed" Conor McGregor says he "can't go on like this" in deleted Tweets
Tom Taylor - September 14, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor, who is currently being investigated amid sexual assault allegations, claims he “can’t go on like this.” Last weekend McGregor was detained in Corsica, an island territory of France, after allegedly exposing himself to a woman. After being interviewed by local authorities, he was released from custody without being charged. However, the case is ongoing.
Dana White comments on sexual assault allegations against Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - September 13, 2020
On Saturday night, UFC President Dana White commented on the recent allegations of sexual assault against former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor. Over the weekend, McGregor was detained in the French region of Corsica after being accused of sexual assault and indecent exposure. After being interviewed by local officials, the Irishman was released without being charged. His legal team and management have both released statements vehemently denying the accusations against him.
Report | Conor McGregor arrested in Corsica for alleged indecent exposure
Chris Taylor - September 12, 2020
Recently retired former UFC champion Conor McGregor has been arrested for alleged indecent exposure according to multiple reports. The Irish star has been in the French region of Corsica with his fiancee Dee Devlin.
Conor McGregor gets surprise visit from USADA on yacht: "What's going on here?"
Tom Taylor - September 11, 2020
Conor McGregor, who is ostensibly retired from competition, got a surprise visit from the United States Anti-Doping Agency on his yacht in the Mediterranean. McGregor, who announced his retirement back in June, shared news of this USADA visit on Twitter, conceding that he allowed the agency to undertake its test because he’s a clean athlete.