Dana White has poured chilly water on Conor McGregor making a return to UFC in June regardless of ‘Infamous’ saying it.
McGregor posted a video of himself on New Yr’s Eve that he’ll make his long-awaited comeback in June this 12 months, in addition to revealing the opponent, date and placement of the combat.
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“I might prefer to announce the return date for myself, ‘Infamous’ Conor McGregor,” he mentioned in a video on X.
“The best comeback of all time will happen in Las Vegas, Worldwide Struggle Week of June 29. The opponent, Michael Chandler — and the load, Mr. Chandler, 185 kilos.”
On the weekend, UFC president White was requested about McGregor’s announcement and prompt the Irishman was responsible of leaping the gun.
Concerning McGregor‘s June declaration, White mentioned: “Uuuuh, no. When Conor is able to combat, you already know we’ll announce it. That is what we’ll do.”
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McGregor hasn’t fought in nearly three years having damaged his leg in his final bout in July 2021, the trilogy face-off with Dustin Poirier.
It has been prompt that McGregor might be the large shock at UFC 300 on April 13, though this has beforehand been denied.
White has mentioned McGregor will make a comeback this 12 months however the date, location and opponent have not but been confirmed.
He is received simply as soon as in seven years within the UFC, nevertheless, McGregor’s pull for the game is undiminished having been the perfect promoting pay-per-view fighter in MMA historical past.
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Chandler could be an appropriate opponent with the American but to obtain his first huge payday.
The load McGregor will combat at is a degree of fascination having piled on the muscle throughout his day without work. The 35-year-old has mentioned he needs to tackle Chandler at middleweight.
