McGregor calls for rematch with Mayweather, despite UFC commitments

In an unexpected twist, veteran combat sports star Conor McGregor has expressed his desire for another shot at undefeated professional boxer Floyd Mayweather. Despite being lined up for a return to the Octagon under the UFC banner, McGregor seems determined to revisit the squared circle and challenge Mayweather once again.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion in the UFC, recently made headlines with his call for a rematch against Mayweather. The two first crossed paths in a much-publicized boxing match in 2017, where Mayweather secured a tenth-round standing TKO victory over McGregor.

Since their initial encounter, both fighters have continued their respective journeys in the combat sports world. McGregor, 35, most recently faced Dustin Poirier in a trilogy rubber match at UFC 264 in July 2021. Unfortunately for McGregor, the fight ended in disappointment as he suffered a left tibia and fibula fracture, leading to a doctor’s stoppage TKO loss.

Meanwhile, Mayweather, a former multiple-time and weight world boxing champion, transitioned to the realm of exhibition bouts. He participated in high-profile matchups against opponents like Logan Paul, Tenshin Nasukawa, and most recently, John Gotti III, with the latter ending in a chaotic mass brawl.

Despite McGregor’s ongoing commitments in the UFC, his focus seems to have shifted towards a potential rematch with Mayweather. McGregor took to his official X account to share his intentions, even sharing a voice memo calling out Mayweather. In the now-deleted posts, McGregor mentioned his unique approach, stating, “Don’t forget, I played ping pong with Floyd’s (Mayweather) head. I carried him! In the rematch, I am going to use this style of attack but alongside a more destructive set of shots on top also. B4, it was just ping pong, this time it’s ping pong and Babe Ruth with a baseball bat. KO incoming.”

While McGregor’s desire for a rematch with Mayweather is evident, the feasibility of such an encounter remains uncertain. Both fighters have continued to capture the attention of combat sports fans, and a potential rematch could reignite the fervor that surrounded their first meeting.

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