Published 17:29 IST, April 16th 2020

Dustin Poirier open to fighting Conor McGregor at 170 lbs or inside the boxing ring

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier wants to face Conor McGregor once again at 170 lbs, 185lbs, or in the boxing ring.

Reported by: Raj Sarkar
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Dustin Poirier has expressed his interest in facing Cor McGregor in an epic–rematch in welterweight division of UFC. ‘ Diamond’ is equally comfortable with facing Cor McGregor in middleweight or even inside a boxing ring. This comes as a surprise for UFC fans as Dustin Poirier is currently a lightweight contender while Cor McGregor me his return at welterweight opposite Donald Cerrone. However, Dustin Poirier is rey to chase Cor McGregor through all weight classes or even inside a boxing ring as he proudly claimed in a recent interview.

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UFC: Dustin Poirier wants to face Cor McGregor and Nate Diaz inside octagon or ring

According to reports of MMAfighting.com, Dustin Poirier has eyed his next rival after a failed attempt at lightweight title against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242, and it is ne or than Cor McGregor. duo earlier faced each or at UFC 178 in 2014. fearweight contest lasted for mere minutes as Cor McGregor delivered a kckout blow to Dustin Poirier within two minutes of round one. However, things in MMA world have changed since n and MMA pundits believe that Dustin Poirier could pose a legitimate threat to Cor McGregor should fight to through in foreseeable future.

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Dustin Poirier is also aiming for a fight against Nate Diaz for a boxing match but neir Nate r Cor has responded to offer. Currently, all major sports events have been called off due to outbreak of coronavirus pandemic and UFC fighters are taking an active part to serve society amid medical crisis. Cor McGregor and Dustin Poirer have alrey started working for ir respective countries and safety of medical workers.

UFC: Coronavirus in US

Coronavirus in US has alrey swept nation with deaths on rise. Meanwhile, Dustin Poirier was a class act as he served 1,000 meals to medical workers of Los Angeles. Here’s a glimpse of his charity work.

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17:28 IST, April 16th 2020