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Harry Davies

Conor McGregor hints at future bare-knuckle boxing move in new weight class

Conor McGregor has hinted at a move to bare-knuckle boxing whilst doubling down on his plans to fight at middleweight.

Former two-weight UFC champion McGregor, 34, was in attendance at BKFC 41 over the weekend to watch Mike Perry stop Luke Rockhold in the main event. McGregor sported a BKFC world title over his shoulder whilst getting in the ring to face-off with Perry after the fight and the Irishman has admitted he is interested in crossing over to bare-knuckle boxing in the future.

Reflecting on the fights he watched in Colorado, McGregor wrote on Instagram : "Call me 'slicey' bare paw. Styles make fights. As well as rulesets. As well as everything. If you are scared go to church. I was called into the bare knuckle ring last night. I fear nothing. No man that breathes air. I only fear God and abide by God and if God guides me to a professional bare knuckle fight in my time for my new world title, I do.

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