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Harry Davies

Conor McGregor could face 12-month wait to challenge for Kamaru Usman's title

Conor McGregor won't fight for the welterweight world title until 2023 if Leon Edwards has his way.

Edwards is pencilled in to fight Usman during International fight week in July. The fight, which is set to take place at UFC 276, is not official as Usman is awaiting medical clearance after recently undergoing successful hand surgery.

McGregor wants to move up to 170lb and face Usman in his return to the octagon later this year. The former two-weight champion has trashed Usman's style and sees no danger in the pound-for-pound No.1 despite his dominant run in the UFC.

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