Conor McGregor and Dana White share a bond like no other and they don’t shy from flaunting the mutual respect they carry. Follow UFC News Updates with Insidesport.IN
McGregor expressed a similar behavior when he recently met boxing promoter Eddie Hearn in Dublin to discuss the upcoming fight between Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron.
Following a brief discussion, both men addressed the media. Conor McGregor was asked to pick the better promoter between Eddie Hearn and UFC President Dana White.
Conor McGregor replied, “They are both good. They are both good. Dana [White] is a gen [genius]. Dana is a fu*** gen. You know, winners are with winners. They recognize the real and it’s all real here”
Eddie Hearn has been respectful towards Dana White in several media interactions. He even desired to work with the MMA promoter somewhere down the line.
Now that Conor McGregor and Eddie Hearn are also on good terms, we can expect a massive crossover in the future. Besides, Conor McGregor has wanted to face boxing star Canelo Alvarez who is currently signed with Eddie Hearn.
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In the same media interaction, Conor McGregor said, “I am a southpaw, John [Ryder] was a southpaw, Billy Joe was a southpaw. I have seen methods. I have seen things.”
“I would fight Canelo. No f*** problem, yeah. “
Meanwhile, Conor McGregor will make his UFC comeback soon. He will face Michael Chandler, after the end of TUFC 31. Team McGregor and Team Chandler are already geared up for the premiere show.
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When Can Conor McGregor Fight Michael Chandler?
Conor McGregor ad Michael Chandler will possibly fight by the end of this year. The fight card has been lined up till UFC 292 and even the location of Australia has been confirmed till UFC 293. Therefore, the return of Conor McGregor will happen at UFC 294 at least if not later. This cites that the UFC super-fight can be shifted till 2024.
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Furthermore, it’s unclear in which weight class will they actually fight. Although 155 lbs weight class looks viable, McGregor’s current physique has been a reason for speculating the fight to take place at 170 lbs.
When do you think McGregor vs Chandler will exactly happen?
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