Conor McGregor claims top boxer turned down $200 Million megafights
Conor McGregor recently claimed that a massive name in boxing turned down the opportunity to face him in two megafights. Speaking on the Ariel Helwani Show, the ‘Notorious’ one stated that Conor McGregor vs. Terence Crawford could’ve actually happened:
“I got on the phone, ‘What’s the craic, Terence? It’s the Mac Daddy. I got [Turki] here. We’ve got a big deal for you. It’s hundreds of millions, $200 million to be exact. Mixed martial arts against me, and a boxing one against you.”
McGregor would then also claim that Crawford turned down the offer because he did not want to participate in the MMA element: “‘I don’t want to be kicked by you. No way'” McGregor claimed Crawford said. “Whatever, that’s fine. I don’t know how as a man, or as a combatant, you couldn’t want to test yourself.”
Conor McGregor Next Fight
McGregor will be making his return to the UFC octagon at UFC 329 against Max Holloway. This will be the first time that the Irish star has fought in the UFC since his leg break back in 2021. McGregor vs Holloway will be fought at Welterweight (170lbs), so this will be unusual territory for both fighters.
Crawford retired last year after becoming a three-weight undisputed boxing champion, with a massive and historic victory over Canelo Alvarez.
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