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McGregor Returns: Chasing Featherweight GOAT Status
8 Jul
Summary
- Conor McGregor returns to the octagon after a five-year absence.
- He aims to prove he is the greatest featherweight of all time.
- McGregor's upcoming fight is at 170 pounds, not featherweight.
Conor McGregor is making a significant return to mixed martial arts, stepping back into the octagon for the first time in five years. His comeback fight is scheduled as the main event for UFC 329 in Las Vegas, where he will face Max Holloway.
This bout follows McGregor's last fight in 2021, which resulted in a leg fracture. Ahead of his return, McGregor expressed a desire not just to compete, but to definitively prove his claim as the greatest featherweight fighter of all time. He feels overlooked in historical rankings despite past victories.
However, McGregor's fight against Holloway will not be contested at featherweight; it is set for the 170-pound welterweight division. McGregor acknowledged this discrepancy but remains focused on showcasing his skill level, viewing Holloway as a worthy opponent with an impressive career.
McGregor dismissed any regrets about moving up from featherweight to pursue other opportunities, including a boxing match. He believes there were no compelling challenges left for him in the featherweight division.
