Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao will “definitely” fight next year: UFC star’s manager

Former UFC double champion Cor McGregor is all set to make his much-awaited return on January 23 against Dustin Poirier. Although McGregor is dialled up to fight former interim champion in a rematch at UFC 257, or plans are also in motion. His manr is certain that he’ll face boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in 2021, with bout rumoured to take place somewhere in Middle East.

Cor McGregor’s manr Audie Attar - of Paradigm Sports Manment – recently sat down with Bloomberg where he made it clear that McGregor vs Pacquiao will happen soon as both men are keen to fight each or. In September 2020, torious One anunced that he’ll fight Pac Man in a boxing bout for charity. Pacquiao, who’s also Senator of Philippines, later confirmed news by releasing an official statement.

“For sake of all Filipi Covid-19 victims, Manny Pacquiao will be fighting Cor McGregor next year. huge portion of his earnings will proceed to those who are affected nationwide by pandemic,” read statement.

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Cor McGregor has t competed in a boxing match since he famously took on Floyd Maywear in 2017.  Irishman dominated initial rounds but ended up getting kcked out in tenth round, giving Maywear his 50th win. Despite losing, Cor McGregor made around $100 million from high-profile fight.

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McGregor UFC retirement: Pacquiao's coach slams Cor McGregor

A few days ago, Pacquiao's coach, Freddie Roach, took to Twitter and predicted result of McGregor vs Pacquiao fight. He claimed that Pac Man will have an easier contest against McGregor than in his 2009 fight against Ricky Hatton - who he beat in two rounds. Manny Pacquiao’s last fight came in July 2019 against Keith Thurman which he won via split decision. In doing so, Pac Man took his record to 62-7, even becoming oldest welterweight champion in boxing history at of 40.

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Cor McGregor, on or hand, last fought Donald Cerrone in a welterweight bout at UFC 246, which he won in under 40 seconds via TKO. Currently, he’s training for his rematch against Dustin Poirier which many claim would be “explosive”. two first fought in a fearweight bout at UFC 178 in 2014 which Cor McGregor won by first-round technical kckout.

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Im Source: AP