Conor McGregor, the former two-division champion, expressed his impatience during the Day of Reckoning boxing pay-per-view in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. While Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker showcased their skills, McGregor's attention turned to his UFC return, still without a set date in 2024.
In a heated interview with TalkSPORT, McGregor passionately vented about the lack of communication from the UFC regarding his return: "Give me something. You know what I’m saying?... No one’s ever been treated [like this]. For all the figures I’ve brought in this game — I sell more than all of them combined."
Despite tentative links to a comeback bout against Michael Chandler, McGregor's frustration has intensified. His coach, John Kavanagh, revealed a potential summertime return, delaying McGregor's anticipated return since his loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
Having re-entered the UFC's drug-testing pool, McGregor is set to be eligible for competition on April 8, 2024. Meanwhile, McGregor has openly challenged Manny Pacquiao for a boxing match, urging him to fight at a higher weight class. McGregor emphasized his desire for a fair match where he can use all his skills.
In a separate interview with heavyweight boxer Derek Chisora, McGregor echoed his frustration, emphasizing the lack of fights in MMA since winning the UFC lightweight title in 2016.