Conor McGregor is getting ready to call it quits on his fighting career, with one final bout left on his contract that he promises will be a monumental send-off. The man known as ‘The Notorious’ has undeniably been the biggest name in combat sports, a star unmatched, and he wants to go out with a bang that’ll make history.
The Hunger Is Still There, Even At 38
Even after a five-year stretch with only one fight, McGregor’s competitive fire burns as hot as ever. He just watched Canelo Alvarez win the WBC super middleweight title last Saturday, and it clearly got under his skin. He didn’t just watch, he criticized Canelo, boldly claiming he still pulls in more eyes than today’s biggest names, despite being 38 years old. He even took to X, asking, “How many views did the Canelo fight get? How many in attendance? Gate? Man I outdo ALL of these people in sales. Majorly. EVERY SINGLE ONE. With ease. Maybe even combined.”
Outdoing His Own Records Is The Goal
Think about it, the dude holds 8 of the top 10 pay-per-view buys in UFC history. That’s not just star power, that’s a whole different level. But past success hasn’t dulled his hunger one bit. He’s totally locked in on making this final fight his absolute biggest, determined to blow past records he set a decade ago. He’s not just thinking about beating opponents; he’s thinking about beating himself.
“I was on the same time as the World Cup semi final and still done all them numbers in that last bullshit that I’ve to sit with for another few months before I return,” McGregor added on X. “I’m going to actually try to sell the fight for my next one. My final fight. See what numbers I can generate. Keep outdoing my own records.” So, get ready. The ‘old, hungry, unhinged McGregor’ hinted at in the source text is apparently returning, and it sounds like he’s about to make his last stand something for the ages. All eyes on McGregor’s next move.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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