Conor McGregor opens up on details of his next opponent
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The Irishman's most recent UFC bout was marred by a serious leg injury
Conor McGregor wants to make a comeback as soon as possible. — X/TheNotoriousMMAConor McGregor has disclosed that he will announce his return to the Octagon and his opponent on New Year's Day.The Irishman's most recent UFC bout was marred by a serious leg injury during his defeat to Dustin Poirier in their third fight at UFC 264 in 2021.
Nevertheless, McGregor is now back in rigorous training and aiming for an early comeback to the Octagon next year.Rumours suggest he might square off against Michael Chandler in the headline event of the monumental UFC 300 event scheduled for 2024.Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Irishman declared, "I'll reveal my fight date and opponent on New Year's Day, 2024."
This announcement comes shortly after McGregor, present at the Day of Reckoning boxing event in Saudi Arabia, voiced his growing impatience with the UFC. He expressed dissatisfaction with negotiations with Dana White's organisation regarding his return, hinting at a potential switch back to boxing."Get me back in there. Get the Mac back in there." McGregor told talkSPORT on December 23. "The Mac has loads to offer and loads to deliver. "They're talking Manny (Pacquiao) here in Saudi, the lads in the UFC aren't really talking anything, the lads here talking Manny the lads in the UFC aren't really talking anything. So I'm sitting here as usual," he added.McGregor went on to say: "I'm talking about give me something, I'm supposed to be back in April but it was supposed to be December."For all the figures, I've brought into this game, I sell more than them all combined, no-one in the history of the fight game has ever been treated the way that I am being treated at this minute."They should open floodgates for me and I’m waiting and I’m waiting and I’m waiting. My patience has been wearing thin."
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