5 reasons why Conor McGregor should never box again
Recently, there have been reports that Conor McGregor is considering returning to combat sports in a boxing bout rather than an MMA fight. These rumors suggest he is considering a rematch against boxing GOAT Floyd Mayweather, and it's safe to say, the news has been met with mixed responses.
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McGregor has obviously earned the right to pick his fights at this stage of his career and would stand to make a huge payday by returning to boxing. However, the vast majority of fans and media alike would be more interested in seeing the former champion return to his home in the UFC.
While it remains to be seen what route McGregor will eventually choose, here are five reasons why Conor McGregor should never box again:
#5. He's not a boxer
Make no mistake: Conor McGregor's performance in his first bout with Floyd Mayweather was very impressive. He looked competent and had his moments in the 10 rounds he was able to survive. With that being said, it was also obvious that he was not a professional boxer who had devoted his life to the trade.
🥊McGregor and Mayweather shared the ring in an illustrious boxing clash back in 2017 which became the second highest-selling combat sports pay-per-view of all time. McGregor ultimately came up short and returned to the UFC but has always remained open to a boxing return. https://t.co/YssuGqQcgW
McGregor's form was, at best, unconventional, and while this did lead to some success, fans got the sense that most professionals would be able to handle it. As talented a fighter as 'The Notorious' is, it's tough to become a world-beater so quickly in boxing, especially after devoting so many years to MMA.
The bottom line is that the two are very different sports, and McGregor is substantially better at MMA than boxing. While he may be set for much better paydays in the boxing ring, it seems a little non-sensical at this stage of his career, making a return to MMA is far more appealing.