McGregor: ‘I will play Pacquiao in 2021’

“I know talks are going on. The goal is to have a match between me and Manny Pacquiao this year. I’m excited about this, and it looks like your wish is coming true.” Conor McGregor told the page Mac Life. “I am not sure of the specific timing. Perhaps, we still need to discuss with Dana White and UFC to find the best solution.”

McGregor hinted at the plan to take place with Pacquiao from September 2020, but due to Covid-19, the match was postponed indefinitely. Sheet Sun Predictably, the match may be moved to fall 2021, or at the end of the year, depending on the progress of the disease.

In August 2017, McGregor fought Floyd Mayweather and made $ 100 million. Despite making a lot of money, the boxing skills of UFC boxers are questioned. He was completely inferior to his American opponent, before losing a technical knock-out in the 10th half.

Over the past three years, McGregor has played exactly two more games, at UFC events, against Khabib Nurmagomedov and Donald Cerrone. However, his coach – Phil Sutcliffe, said 85 to 90% of the match between McGregor and Pacquiao will take place. The basis for Sutcliffe’s belief is that McGregor and Pacquiao share the same paradigm Sports Management agency.

In a week, McGregor will be playing Dustin Poirier at UFC 257, but his mind is mostly on Pacquiao. “I will definitely win a boxing world championship. It would be nice to do that with Pacquiao,” said the Irish fighter.

Reviewed on the McGregor engine, but Pacquiao is also excited about the upcoming money-making opportunity. “Honestly, I want to know the feeling of boxing with an MMA fighter,” he said.

Thang Nguyen (according to the The Sun)