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Conor McGregor Says Manny Pacquiao Fight Talks Are ‘Intensifying’

Conor McGregorUFC star Conor McGregor is looking to cash in with an extremely high-profile boxing match with boxing great Manny Pacquiao. McGregor told “Big John” McCarthy and Josh Thomson in their most recent episode of the Weighing In podcast, negotiations are continuously picking up. “That is certainly how the southpaw bout came about with Dustin,” McGregor explained. “And that, […]

Conor McGregor

UFC star Conor McGregor is looking to cash in with an extremely high-profile boxing match with boxing great Manny Pacquiao. McGregor told “Big John” McCarthy and Josh Thomson in their most recent episode of the Weighing In podcast, negotiations are continuously picking up.

“That is certainly how the southpaw bout came about with Dustin,” McGregor explained. “And that, also, he’s number one in the rankings, I believe. He’s right atop the division. So, it makes sense to go back. But I certainly prepared for a good southpaw, and Manny is in the wings, waiting.

“I know those talks are intensifying, and I believe, sometime this year, maybe late this year, that bout will take place. And really, it will be on the discussions with the UFC where we go with this, what’s next.” (Transcribed by Bloody Elbow)

In September, Pacquiao’s team confirmed the McGregor bout talks. But in December, it was Pacquiao stated that he wants his next fight against McGregor even with two other opponent options in Errol Spence and Terrence Crawford waiting in the wings for a potential high level match.

“I want to experience a fight with an MMA fighter,” Sen. Pacquiao stated to ABS-CBN News.

Meanwhile, UFC President Dana White doesn’t seem too excited about the potential super fight. He’d mich rather see The Notorious One have a rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov, should he be able to lure Khabib out of retirement.

Certainly lots of options on the table for the Irishmen here.

Who do you see Conor McGregor fighting in 2021? Khabib? Pacquiao? Both?

Joe Rogan Doesn’t Like Conor McGregor’s Chances Against Manny Pacquiao

Joe Rogan doesn’t believe Conor McGregor would do well against Manny Pacquiao in a boxing match. Although McGregor is set to return to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 257 against Dustin Poirier, the Irishman has shown interest in boxing Pacq…

Joe Rogan doesn’t believe Conor McGregor would do well against Manny Pacquiao in a boxing match. Although McGregor is set to return to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 257 against Dustin Poirier, the Irishman has shown interest in boxing Pacquiao. If it happens, many believe McGregor would lose, which Rogan agrees with. […]

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Joe Rogan Doesn’t Fancy McGregor’s Chances Against Pacquiao

Joe RoganUFC commentator and popular podcaster Joe Rogan does not like the idea of MMA superstar Conor McGregor crossing over into boxing for a second time to face eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao. McGregor who is currently on the brink of signing a contract to face off against Dustin Poirier on January 23 has previously revealed […]

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UFC commentator and popular podcaster Joe Rogan does not like the idea of MMA superstar Conor McGregor crossing over into boxing for a second time to face eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao.

McGregor who is currently on the brink of signing a contract to face off against Dustin Poirier on January 23 has previously revealed a fight with the Filipino boxing legend is on the table for 2021.

Speaking on the latest episode of the ‘JRE’ podcast, Rogan compared McGregor’s credentials to that of his potential opponent, he said.

“You’re talking about one of the greatest boxers of all time against a guy with one professional boxing match.”

Tony Hinchcliffe, the comedian guest on this episode of Rogan’s podcast, highlighted the early success McGregor enjoyed during his lone boxing bout – a tenth round TKO loss to Floyd Mayweather in 2017.

Rogan then suggested that Mayweather was allowing McGregor to tire himself out before going in for the kill as the fight progressed, he said.

“Let me tell you something. The reason it was close is because Mayweather let [McGregor] blow his wad.

“Mayweather had to figure out Conor’s timing,” Rogan added. “Conor is not a professional boxer. Because he’s not a professional boxer, he’s not as efficient, and he’s going to get tired easier.

“[Mayweather’s] style is take the minimum amount of damage, find your openings and then establish your game and dominant,” Rogan continued. “Conor is a freak. He’s an explosive guy. He’s so fast, and there’s no remedy for that, other than getting [him] tired. What Mayweather was doing was boxing with him, but preserving [energy]. [He was] being safe, realized that Conor can punch, but drag him into deep water. That’s what a guy like Mayweather will do.” (Transcribed by BJPENN.com)

Do you agree with Joe Rogan? Does Conor McGregor struggle in a boxing bout with Manny Pacquiao?

Anderson Silva Says Conor McGregor Should Fight Manny Pacquiao

Ahead of what could be the final UFC fight of his Hall of Fame career Saturday, Anderson Silva said that Conor McGregor should fight legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao…

Ahead of what could be the final UFC fight of his Hall of Fame career Saturday, Anderson Silva said that Conor McGregor should fight legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao…

Conor McGregor Admits He Wants To Fight Poirier To Prep For Pacquaio

Conor McGregorFormer dual weight UFC champion Conor McGregor has openly admitted his desire to rematch Dustin Poirier is driven by a need to prepare for his upcoming boxing bout with Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao. McGregor and Poirier recently agreed to fight. It was initially for charity before the UFC intervened and made official offer to both […]

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Former dual weight UFC champion Conor McGregor has openly admitted his desire to rematch Dustin Poirier is driven by a need to prepare for his upcoming boxing bout with Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao.

McGregor and Poirier recently agreed to fight. It was initially for charity before the UFC intervened and made official offer to both men. The Irishman accepted his employers offer on the condition that the bout take place in 2020 presumably so he is free to face Pacquiao in the new year.

In a recent interview, Poirier told boxing icon Teddy Atlas that the reason McGregor wants to face him next is so that he can get some rounds with a southpaw, before facing arguably the best southpaw ever in ‘Pacman’.

“Going back to why I think he wants this fight, it’s because he’s angling to fight Pacquiao. That was in the news,” Poirier said on “THE FIGHT” with Teddy Atlas (via MMA Junkie). “So I don’t know if the UFC wants him to fight one more time before they allow him to fight Pacquiao or if he just wants to get one more this year before starting next year with the Pacquiao fight, but what better way to do it against another southpaw?

“I think that might be his mind set. He wants to fight another southpaw before he fights another southpaw. I don’t know what’s going on, but I think that’s what the alignment is.”

McGregor took to social media to confirm Poirier’s theory to be true, he wrote.

“Correct. Southpaw box style. Continue to sharpen my MMA skills with some tough competition, while leading into my Manny bout preparation. It’s not easy going between both sports and then coming back to the one sport again. Just want to keep sharp guys, that’s all. It’s only fair.”

Do you think Conor McGregor will beat Dustin Poirier in the rematch?