Conor McGregor doubt revealed as Floyd Mayweather makes huge statement on UFC rematch
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Conor McGregor, former UFC lightweight champion
Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather development
Floyd Mayweather Jr has seemingly poured cold water on a potential mixed martial arts fight with Conor McGregor.
"I'm not thinking about fighting right now,” 41-year-old Mayweather told ABS-CBN News when asked about a potential fight in the UFC.
He added: “As of right now, I'm touring around the world, doing different things, embracing my fans, getting love from all around the world, right now I'm just travelling.
"I don't know what the future holds, but as of right now, I'm retired."
I'm not thinking about fighting right now
Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov predicted by Nick Diaz
UFC fan-favourite Nick Diaz has revealed he seriously doubts McGregor has the ‘formula’ to beat Khabib Nurmagomedov.
“That’s going to be a tough fight for both people,” Diaz told ES News when discussing a potential match-up between the pair. "There is a lot of pressure for one guy. Khabib’s supposed to win.
"Because a guy like Conor, it takes a long time to develop a formula to deal with someone like Georges St-Pierre or Khabib.
"There’s a certain formula you have to use. You can’t just lay on your back.
"You have to turn over and you have to know how to deal with stuff.”
Conor McGregor goes on wild rampage during UFC media day
Conor McGregor told to work on his grappling
Former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten believes 'The Notorious' will have to work extensively on his grappling and takedown defence before fighting Nurmagomedov.
“He knows it’s his Achilles heel, so he needs to work on that,” the former UFC heavyweight champion said of McGregor’s wrestling during an appearance on Submission Radio.
Bas Rutten believes Conor McGregor will have to work on his takedown defence before he fights Khabib
“I was pretty much the same as Conor. I was great striker, but I sucked at takedown defence. So I don’t know, it’s a hard one. It’s a puncher’s chance.
“He uses a lot of footwork and he can tag him and actually knock him out. Conor can do it, but can he knock him out? That’s the question. Otherwise, it’s gonna be one of those fights.
“He’s gonna have to work angles. But 25 minutes of fight time? It’s a long time to avoid a takedown.”
Conor McGregor’s last five UFC results
Nov 12, 2016 UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor Eddie Alvarez WIN KO/TKO 2 3:04
Aug 20, 2016 UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 Nate Diaz WIN Decision - Majority 5 5:00
Mar 5, 2016 UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz Nate Diaz LOSS Submission (rear naked choke) 2 4:12
Dec 12, 2015 UFC 194: Aldo vs. McGregor Jose Aldo WIN KO/TKO 1 0:13
Jul 11, 2015 UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor Chad Mendes WIN KO/TKO 2 4:57