Conor McGregor teases imminent return as Dana White reveals comeback talks
CONOR MCGREGOR - Express Sport brings you the latest headlines on the former UFC lightweight champion.
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Conor McGregor teases imminent return
Conor McGregor has hinted that he's ready to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon.
McGregor, 29, hasn't set foot inside the Octagon since his historic UFC 205 victory over Eddie Alvarez, a triumph which saw him become the promotion's first simultaneous two-weight world champion.
On Wednesday evening, the Irishman posted a picture of himself shadowboxing to his Instagram page.
The snap's accompanying caption read: “Keep your dukes up when you see me. See you soon.”
I’m flying to Liverpool this weekend for a fight there, and he and I are going to meet in Liverpool
Conor McGregor statement from Dana White
McGregor will hold talks with UFC president Dana White this weekend to discuss his long-awaited return to the cage.
"We’re going to sit down and talk about his future and what’s next,” White told ESPN.
"Obviously, he has to deal with [his legal situation] in June,” the UFC chief added.
"I’m flying to Liverpool this weekend for a fight there, and he and I are going to meet in Liverpool.”
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Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre has revealed he has his sights set on a fight between the winner of the proposed bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and McGregor.
"For me, that is a much better fight," St-Pierre told ESPN. "It's a much tougher fight. It's more of a win-win situation.
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"If I was driven by money, I would take the Nate Diaz fight. But I'm not obsessed with money.
"Of course, that would make money because he is a big name.
“But even though I believe I am a very bad matchup for him - right now, that's the easiest fight I can take. I want to fight for legacy."