McGregor intends to keep boxing, and fighting in MMA
Conor McGregor: “I will rule both with an iron fist, and that’s where my mindset is. So…”
In April of 2013 Conor McGregor had his first fight in the UFC, and won a $60,000 performance bonuse. He said that would allow him to get off welfare.
In June of this year, Forbes estimated that McGregor earned $27 million for his two fights in the previous 12 months. Breaking the $10 million mark has been done by only a handful of fighters in MMA.
On August 26, McGregor will make an estimated $100 million to box Floyd Mayweather. You don’t have to be a math expert to know that 100 is a whole lot more than a little over 10. And Notorious has more reasons than money to keep stepping into the ring.
I love the sport of boxing,” said McGregor. “Boxing has been dear to my heart my whole, entire life. So I will contend in boxing bouts, going forward, and I will contend in mixed martial arts bouts going forward. I will rule both with an iron fist, and that’s where my mindset is. So…
McGregor has a contract with the UFC that prohibits competing in boxing. The league waived that for this MayMac, and are getting a handsome return for the waiver. They will presumably be talked into allowing it again. Assuming McGregor puts on a better performance vs. Money than he would sprinting vs. Usain Bolt, expect a rematch with Mayweather, and a match with former sparring partner Paulie Malignaggi.
