Conor McGregor says he will box in the future, that UFC story is ‘not even close to finished’

Conor McGregor says his UFC story “is not even close to finished” – yet demands he will get back to the boxing ring in the future at some stage.

McGregor has not contended inside the octagon since breaking his leg toward the beginning of a set of three battle with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.

The Irishman told Sky Sports News while going to the Monaco Grand Prix weekend that he is well en route to recuperation and will get back into the game for UFC.

Yet, he likewise said he will box in the future before he resigns, having recently lost to Floyd Mayweather through a TKO in the tenth round of their 2017 challenge.

McGregor said: “Enclosing is my most memorable love battle sports. I had such an extraordinary time the last time I was out there.

“Clearly, my return will be in the octagon for UFC – that story is from over, truth be told it’s simply being composed, it is only the start.

“Yet, boxing, without a doubt I will effortlessness the squared circle in the future later on.

“The body is accomplishing something beneficial. We are going to up the preparation little by little.

“I have another CT filter before long and afterward I will be obvious to kick.

“When I can kick and hook, I will be back right away. Boxing preparing is working out in a good way, strength preparing. I’m eager to get back.”

McGregor was likewise requested his contemplations on the possible rematch between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk this late spring.

Usyk won the pair’s underlying session at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last September, through consistent choice, to take the WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles.

McGregor feels it will be a “intense inquire” for Joshua to recover the belts.

He added: “It went poorly the last time. It’s an extreme inquire.

“AJ is a hero and I hope everything turns out great for him. Usyk is an extraordinary person too and I expect a decent session for the two men.

“The heavyweight division is ablaze at the moment. Beneficial things are going on.”