Current:Home > reviewsTerence Crawford cites the danger of Octagon in nixing two-fight deal with Conor McGregor-DB Wealth Institute B2 Reviews & Ratings
Terence Crawford cites the danger of Octagon in nixing two-fight deal with Conor McGregor
lotradecoin KYC verification process View Date:2024-12-26 02:23:08
Boxer Terence Crawford said he rejected a two-fight deal with Conor McGregor because it would have required them to fight once in the Octagon.
Crawford, who has no experience as a mixed martial arts fighter, said the offer came from Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority. McGregor, in a separate interview, confirmed details of a two-fight offer that would have pitted the men in the boxing ring, too.
"They offered me the fight," Crawford, a four-division boxing champion, said in an interview with Bernie Tha Boxer. "Me and Conor got on the phone and started politicking to try and figure something out. Man, I'm not getting in no (expletive) Octagon with you so you can be kicking and elbowing me!"
McGregor, the former UFC champion, helped usher in the current era of crossover fights when he boxed Floyd Mayweather in 2017 – an event that sold more than 4 million pay-per-views. McGregor, 36, has not fought since 2021 and in June he cited an injury in withdrawing from a UFC bout against Michael Chandler.
McGregor has said he plans to fight in 2025.
Of the Crawford deal, McGregor told Duelbits, "It's going to be hundreds of millions on the line. What's up? He (Crawford) said, 'I don't want to take a kick.' You got to respect that."
Crawford, 37, is coming off a victory over Israil Madrimov in August and has been angling for a fight against Canelo Alvarez.
veryGood! (118)
Related
- Wildfires are growing under climate change, and their smoke threatens farmworkers, study says
- Tesla is unveiling its long-awaited robotaxi amid doubts about the technology it runs on
- Tropicana Field shredded by Hurricane Milton is the latest sports venue damaged by weather
- Marriott agrees to pay $52 million, beef up data security to resolve probes over data breaches
- Anchorage police shoot, kill teenage girl who had knife; 6th police shooting in 3 months
- Crane collapses into building where Tampa Bay Times is located: Watch damage from Milton
- 'Street fight': Dodgers, Padres head back to Los Angeles for explosive Game 5
- Former MLB star Garvey makes play for Latino votes in longshot bid for California US Senate seat
- CPI report for July is out: What does latest data mean for the US economy?
- BrucePac recalls nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat, poultry products for listeria
Ranking
- US unemployment claims fall 7,000 to 227,000 in sign of resiliency in job market
- Is Travis Kelce Going to Star in a Rom-Com Next? He Says…
- Tropicana Field shredded by Hurricane Milton is the latest sports venue damaged by weather
- This is FEMA’s role in preparing for Hurricane Milton
- Pro-Palestinian protesters who blocked road near Sea-Tac Airport to have charges dropped
- Garth Brooks Says Rape Accuser Wanted to Blackmail Him for Millions Amid Allegations
- Jennifer Lopez says divorce from Ben Affleck was 'probably the hardest time of my life'
- When will Nick Chubb return? Latest injury updates on Browns RB
Recommendation
-
Alabama Supreme Court authorizes third nitrogen gas execution
-
Justin Timberlake cancels show in New Jersey after suffering unknown injury
-
Jayden Daniels brushes off Lamar Jackson comparisons: 'We're two different players'
-
What makes transfer quarterbacks successful in college football? Experience matters
-
Australian Olympic Committee hits out at criticism of controversial breaker Rachael Gunn
-
Former MLB star Garvey makes play for Latino votes in longshot bid for California US Senate seat
-
Fantasy football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: 16 players to start or sit in Week 6
-
'Survivor' Season 47: Idols, advantages, arguments, oh my! Who went home on Episode 4?