In a surprise move in boxing Khamzat Chimaev has called out Conor McGregor to a boxing match that has got a lot of interest.
Both are big names in the world of MMA and UFC.
The UFC now promote boxing and more MMA fighters than ever are having professional boxing matches.
Here’s the facts we know on the above so far:
- Who: UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev called out Conor McGregor.
- What: Wants a boxing match, specifically “just box. 12 rounds”.
- Where: Under the Zuffa Boxing banner.
- Quote: “If Conor wants to accept that, would be nice. He talks better than Sean Strickland, so it will be fun.”
- When: Comments made May 1, 2026, ahead of Chimaev’s UFC 328 title defense vs Sean Strickland on May 9.
- Context he gave: Said he’ll “be forever a UFC fighter” and isn’t moving to boxing full-time, but would take the chance if Zuffa Boxing allows it.
- His reasoning: Called McGregor “one of the best boxers in the UFC” and “good money, too”.
Let’s see what happens with Conor McGregor next if he will box or not.
Lately he has been doing boxing exhibitions in the Ireland so who knows what will happen with Conor McGregor.
