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Donagh Corby

Conor McGregor calls for Canelo Alvarez fight in long-awaited boxing return

Conor McGregor has called for a fight with Canelo Alvarez, declaring that he would have "no problem" stepping in the ring with the undisputed super-middleweight champion.

The legendary former two-weight UFC world champion made his professional boxing debut against Floyd Mayweather in 2017, with the bout drawing the second biggest pay-per-view audience in the sport's history. And he is currently preparing for his return to the UFC cage, confirming that his comeback fight against Michael Chandler will be announced imminently.

And speaking with media including Mirror Fighting at his Dublin pub The Black Forge Inn yesterday, McGregor confirmed his interest in a bout with reigning 168lb champion Alvarez. The iconic Mexican fighter has taken over Mayweather's spot as boxing's biggest star over the last few years, taking on all comers at a variety of different weights.

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