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Boxer John Gotti III claims Floyd Mayweather is his lifelong foe and seeks Conor McGregor’s support

Boxer John Gotti III is not backing down from his feud with Floyd Mayweather. The two clashed in an exhibition match in Sunrise, Florida on Sunday night, which was overshadowed by the pair’s entourages who impeded corncermen, causing delays to the fight. Referee Kenny Bayless stopped the fight in the sixth round, after the fighters were jawing at each other and ignoring his admonishments. Mayweather … Continue reading Boxer John Gotti III claims Floyd Mayweather is his lifelong foe and seeks Conor McGregor’s support

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Dana White, in response to Conor McGregor’s viral punch mishap with an NBA mascot, expressed his thoughts

Dana White has shared his thoughts on Conor McGregor’s recent incident involving the Miami Heat’s mascot, saying that he is not surprised by McGregor’s behavior. White believes that the individuals who invited the former two-division champion onto the court should have been more careful about using his larger-than-life persona. White referenced a similar incident involving former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, who had previously attacked Nacion … Continue reading Dana White, in response to Conor McGregor’s viral punch mishap with an NBA mascot, expressed his thoughts

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Beneil Dariush chooses Justin Gaethje at UFC 291, citing Dustin Poirier’s current comfort level as a factor

Beneil Dariush has his sights set on fighting Charles Oliveira in the upcoming UFC 289, but he’s keeping tabs on the lightweight division and the notable matchups that will take place before the end of 2023. One of the highly anticipated fights is the rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, which will headline the UFC 291 in July. Dariush has a vested interest in … Continue reading Beneil Dariush chooses Justin Gaethje at UFC 291, citing Dustin Poirier’s current comfort level as a factor

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Dana White expresses difficulty in managing Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler’s booking due to their strong personalities

The fate of Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC remains uncertain at this time. The former champion has been out of action since breaking his leg during a match against Dustin Poirier in 2020, though he did return as a coach in The Ultimate Fighter earlier this year. While he and Michael Chandler have yet to plan their bout, the question on everyone’s mind is … Continue reading Dana White expresses difficulty in managing Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler’s booking due to their strong personalities

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 It is unclear if Ben Askren believes Conor McGregor is still a top fighter due to his overconfidence

Ben Askren expressed serious concerns about Conor McGregor’s UFC return. According to reports, McGregor is set to take on Michael Chandler sometime in late 2023 after both men served as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 31. However, having been sidelined since he suffered a gruesome leg injury during his loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. McGregor will have been out of action for more … Continue reading  It is unclear if Ben Askren believes Conor McGregor is still a top fighter due to his overconfidence

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Gaethje praises Poirier’s victories against McGregor, relishing in seeing McGregor experience defeat

In anticipation of UFC 291, Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier, two beloved lightweights, are set to clash in Salt Lake City with the BMF title up for grabs. This is a rematch of their epic 2018 Fight of the Year, where Poirier managed to KO Gaethje, an impressive feat given that Gaethje had only been KO’d once before in his career. Even so, both fighters … Continue reading Gaethje praises Poirier’s victories against McGregor, relishing in seeing McGregor experience defeat

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Ben Askren discloses motive behind accepting boxing bout against Jake Paul and offers his forecast for Nate Diaz matchup

Ben Askren had initially hoped to be the one to end Jake Paul’s boxing career, which began in January 2020 as a celebrity or freakshow stint. However, Paul went on to knock out his fellow influencer Ali Eson Gib and former NBA player Nate Robinson, as well as former MMA champions, starting with Askren. Despite being one of the best wrestlers in the sport during … Continue reading Ben Askren discloses motive behind accepting boxing bout against Jake Paul and offers his forecast for Nate Diaz matchup

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Boxer Terence Crawford cautions MMA fighter Francis Ngannou about facing Deontay Wilder, stating that Wilder’s punch will render Ngannou unconscious

Terence Crawford, a top pound-for-pound boxer, believes that Francis Ngannou may find success in boxing, but he thinks the MMA lineal heavyweight champion is aiming too high at the moment. For over a year, Ngannou has discussed an interest in participating in a crossover superfight, similar to Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, with names like Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. However, Ngannou is still trying … Continue reading Boxer Terence Crawford cautions MMA fighter Francis Ngannou about facing Deontay Wilder, stating that Wilder’s punch will render Ngannou unconscious

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Jake Paul has issued a strong reply to Conor McGregor, vowing to defeat him

Jake Paul responded strongly to recent comments about him by Conor McGregor, promising to beat him in a fight and claiming that McGregor cannot box as well as he can. McGregor had expressed his preference for Nate Diaz to win the boxing match between Diaz and Paul. McGregor’s history with Diaz added an extra personal dimension to the verbal spat between Paul and McGregor. The … Continue reading Jake Paul has issued a strong reply to Conor McGregor, vowing to defeat him

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Chandler is perfect for getting kicked in the head, according to Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor, the former two-division UFC champion, is anticipating a successful comeback as he sets his sights on his fight against Michael Chandler. The fighter suffered an injury in July 2021 in his third bout with Dustin Poirier and has not fought since. However, he is excited about the matchup with Chandler and believes it will be the “greatest return in combat sports.” His goal … Continue reading Chandler is perfect for getting kicked in the head, according to Conor McGregor

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Michael Chandler reveals that his connection with Conor McGregor, whom he was up against on TUF 31, is respectable despite the intense animosity they shared during the competition

Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor may be opponents on the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter and in an eventual welterweight contest, but they also share a mutual respect. Despite their different fighting styles, Chandler acknowledges McGregor as a tough competitor who is confident in his abilities and carries a full-on persona. During filming, the two traded verbal jabs and playful competition, but ultimately Chandler … Continue reading Michael Chandler reveals that his connection with Conor McGregor, whom he was up against on TUF 31, is respectable despite the intense animosity they shared during the competition

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