We bring you all the latest news about Conor McGregor's next fight.
Conor McGregor has enjoyed his longest retirement to date, but those days appear to be drawing to a close with increasing reports swirling around a UFC comeback bout in 2024.
McGregor was defeated by Dustin Poirer twice in 2021, the second occasion saw McGregor fracture his tibia and fibula, and he appeared to retire from the sport for the fourth time in his career in August 2022 with a classically cryptic Instagram post.
However, the 35-year-old Irishman appears to be closing in on a return showdown in the months to come and we have all the latest news and speculation as a proposed fight edges closer.
RadioTimes.com brings you all the latest updates with regards to Conor McGregor's next fight
McGregor looks set to make a comeback to fight against Michael Chandler on 29th June 2024.
However, the Irishman is Notorious by name, notorious by nature when it comes to predictability.
In a video statement posted on X on New Year's Eve, McGregor said: "Ladies and gentleman, a Happy New Year to you all. I would like to announce the return date for myself.
"The Notorious Conor McGregor. For the greatest comeback of all time will take place in Las Vegas for International Fight Week on 29th June. The opponent, Michael Chandler. The weight, Mr Chandler, 185lb."
There has been no formal confirmation of McGregor's comeback fight, meaning the world remains largely in the dark.
In mid-2023, UFC boss Dana White said: “I think that’s the fight that people want to see right now. I think that’s an exciting fight."
In an interview with TNT Sports in December 2023, White said: "At the end of the day, I say it all the time. Conor is extremely wealthy, he has a lot of different options in his life. When Conor gets that hunger back and really wants to come back and fight, it’s all up to him.
"If you look at what the guy has accomplished in such a short amount of time. The amount of money he’s made, the business opportunities he’s taking on outside of the Octagon. Conor can do whatever the hell Conor wants to do, and good for him.”
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