Anderson Silva: This is why I want to fight Conor McGregor
CONOR McGREGOR would be the greatest challenge of Anderson Silva's UFC career, according to the Brazilian fighter.
Conor McGregor would be a massive challenge for Anderson Silva
The veteran middleweight has been talking up the prospect of fighting UFC two-weight champion Conor McGregor in recent weeks.
And ahead of his bout with Derek Brunson at UFC 208 this Saturday, Silva has revealed why he wants get in the Octagon with the Irishman.
"I respect a lot Conor McGregor because this man changed everything in UFC," Silva said.
The UFC star has obtained a boxing licence in California and unbeaten boxer Mayweather has admitted that he could come out of retirement to face him.
If the fight does get made, it would put the brakes on any potential McGregor v Silva bout.