Conor McGregor brutalizes opponent in surprise boxing comeback on amateur club show ahead of UFC return

Conor McGregor has returned to the ring for the primary time in years as his UFC comeback edges closer to reality.

The Irishman hasn’t fought since 2021, when he suffered a gruesome broken leg in his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier. He booked a date with Michael Chandler in June of 2024, however the fight was cancelled when he suffered a broken toe in sparring.

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‘Notorious’ took MMA to the subsequent level at the peak of his legendary profession.

Now, he’s back competing as he faced Barry Nolan on the Crumling Boxing Club’s famous Good Friday Show this afternoon in Dublin. His return date is slated as July 11 when he’ll headline International Fight Week on the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas against an as-yet undecided opponent.

Conor McGregor competes in boxing exhibition ahead of UFC return

Conor McGregor has been known previously to make surprise appearances on the Good Friday show at his local Crumlin Boxing Club. He began as a baby at Phil Sutcliffe Senior’s gym, and now spars there for his boxing sessions.

And after just a few years away, he decided to compete this evening against local amateur Barry Nolan on the identical card as his cameraman and Misfits Boxing star Dave Fogarty. McGregor accomplished three rounds at a comparatively light pace, with footage emerging quickly on social media.

The bout took place over three rounds of three minutes, and the UFC legend scored standing eight counts within the second and third in keeping with Bloody Elbow sources in attendance.

It’s the primary likelihood fans will get to see how the legendary Irishman is looking on his feet over a round of competition in years. He hasn’t competed in half a decade, and infrequently shares temporary sparring videos from the gym which might be edited at his discretion.

Within the footage, he will be seen unloading an uppercut and showboating for the gathered crowd in Crumlin, who got a likelihood to see one of the crucial famous fighters on the planet for under €10, or simply over $11.50.

Just as he was about to step within the ring, McGregor shared a post on Instagram celebrating Good Friday and declaring it was ‘fight day’. “GOOD FRIDAY!” He wrote. “My Lord Jesus I’m in awe of you! Fight day at @crumlinboxingclubofficial.”

It stays to be seen who he’ll fight when he steps back into the octagon, but that is one other positive step on his road to recovery and a return five years within the making.