Published 17:55 IST, March 5th 2020

Conor McGregor return date set to a week before Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury 3

According to reports, Conor McGregor is ready to fight his next opponent in UFC just a week before the Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury 3 fight takes place.

Reported by: Raj Sarkar
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After snatching WBC heavyweight strap from Deontay Wilder on February 22, Tyson Fury is set to face Wilder for third time on July 18 at MGM Grand Arena. According to reports, Deontay Wilder has alrey exercised his rematch clause after getting kcked out in second fight, and he is confident about avenging first and only loss of his professional boxing career on July 18 against Tyson Fury. However, ‘Wilder vs Fury 3’ is t only good news for combat sports community. UFC superstar and former champion Cor McGregor might land against his next opponent just a week before ‘Wilder vs Fury 3’ and news has alrey created a buzz among UFC fans.

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UFC news: Cor McGregor might return a week before ‘Wilder vs Fury 3’

Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury 3 is slated to take place on July 18, 2020, at MGM Grand Arena and boxing promoter Bob Arum has alrey confirmed bout. On or hand, re are official reports about Cor McGregor’s upcoming opponent. After unloing a spectacular performance against Donald Cerrone at main event of UFC 246, Cor McGregor expressed his desire to take up two more fights this year.

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But, Cor McGregor is yet to anunce his next opponent and has t confirmed anything from his side. That, however, did t stop MMA journalists from indulging in speculation about Irishman’s upcoming fight. Journalist Ariel Helwani tweeted a post that clearly hinted at a Cor McGregor return date in same week of ‘Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury 3’. According to tweet, UFC 252 is set to take place on July 11 which is a week before ‘Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury 3’. A Cor McGregor return in UFC 252 could be massive for entire combat sports community.

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(Im courtesy: WBCboxing.com and UFC.com)

17:55 IST, March 5th 2020