Photo: Conor McGregor trains for upcoming wheelchair boxing match against comedian Al Foran
Conor McGregor has revealed that he's begun training for his upcoming wheelchair boxing match against comedian Al Foran.
Taking to his official Twitter account, Conor McGregor confirmed his participation in the fight. He also directed light-hearted jibes at Al Foran. McGregor’s tweet read:
“Today we start preparation for my wheelchair boxing match in aid of @IrishWheelchair. Real excited to get in and have some fun / bust the eyeball of celebrity impersonator, Al Foran. Al you can be Pacino! Joe Pesci! Even big TyFury! But you still just fat Al from Tallaght to me.”
Today we start preparation for my wheelchair boxing match in aid of @IrishWheelchair.
Real excited to get in and have some fun / bust the eyeball of celebrity impersonator, Al Foran. Al you can be Pacino! Joe Pesci! Even big TyFury! But you still just fat Al from Tallaght to me. https://t.co/uo28jdQZ6X
The wheelchair boxing match between Conor McGregor and Al Foran was initially rumored to take place in September. However, McGregor revealed that his doctors advised him against competing, citing his recovery from a leg injury.
‘The Notorious’ did emphasize that he would try to compete in the match at the earliest. Conor McGregor noted that if his recovery process went according to plan, he could partake in the wheelchair boxing match in late October or in November/December.
The fight will be contested for a noble cause. Proceeds from the bout will be used for charitable purposes by the Irish Wheelchair Association.
The exact date for Conor McGregor’s wheelchair boxing match against Al Foran is yet to be confirmed. Fans can expect additional details regarding this to unravel in the days to come.
Conor McGregor aims to make a triumphant return to the octagon in 2022
Conor McGregor’s most recent outing was a first-round TKO loss against Dustin Poirier in their trilogy matchup in July.
Their UFC 264 fight witnessed Conor McGregor suffer a horrific leg injury towards the end of round one that rendered him unable to continue. The fight was waved off due to the Irishman’s injury and Poirier was declared the winner via TKO (doctor’s stoppage).
In the aftermath of UFC 264, Conor McGregor has been working incredibly hard to recover and return to his peak athletic form. The MMA icon suggested he could face Poirier for the fourth time when he returns.
McGregor has indicated that he could return to the welterweight division as well. Regardless of weight class, ‘Mystic Mac’ has vowed to make a triumphant comeback to professional MMA competition and is expected to return in 2022.