Conor McGregor is looking in great shape ahead of proposed Manny Pacquiao fight

Conor ‘The Notorious’ McGregor had supposedly retired from fighting this summer following his impressive victory at UFC 246 over Donald Cerrone.

However, according to McGregor’s mixed martial arts coach, John Kavanagh, a deal has been struck.

McGregor is said to take on Manny ‘Pac-Man’ Pacquiao from the Philippines next year.

Speaking to Boxing Productions TV, Kavanagh said:

“I believe both boxers have agreed fundamentally. Behind the scenes there are a lot of terms and conditions and legal terms, but I believe it will happen.

“I think it might be early next year but the wheels are in motion and it looks like I’ll be coaching boxing again.”

Pac-Man has also confirmed this fight will go ahead, with a statement from his office saying:

“For the sake of all the Filipino Covid-19 victims, senator Manny Pacquiao will be fighting UFC superstar Conor McGregor next year.

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“A huge portion of his earnings will proceed to those who are affected nationwide by the pandemic.”
Pacquiao’s assistant, Jayke Joson, added that both men are preparing for “one epic last fight”.

The 32-year-old Irishman, who recently showed off his new look with a shaved head, demonstrated to his fans via social media that he has been working hard in the gym while on holiday with long time partner Dee Devlin in France.

McGregor has previously boxed multiple world champion Floyd Mayweather in August 2017 in Las Vegas, a match he lost in the 10th round.

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Pacquiao, meanwhile, is the only man in boxing history to hold world titles in eight different divisions.
He beat Keith Thurman to win the World Boxing Association Welterweight Super Championship last July to take his professional record to 62 wins and seven defeats with 39 knockouts.