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Conor McGregor's New Boxing Venture
Conor McGregor, the renowned UFC fighter, has been offered the opportunity to enter the world of bare-knuckle boxing after striking a sponsorship deal. McGregor's Forged Irish Stout is now partnering with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), opening the door for the Irish superstar to participate in a brutal bout with exposed fists.
History of Crossover Fights
In 2017, McGregor made his mark in the boxing world when he faced off against Floyd Mayweather, lasting ten rounds before being defeated. Despite the loss, McGregor earned a staggering £100 million from the fight. The UFC granted McGregor special permission to participate in the boxing match, and co-promoted the event for maximum financial gain.
McGregor's Potential Bare-Knuckle Boxing Career
David Feldman, the founder of BKFC, hasn't ruled out the possibility of McGregor venturing into the realm of bare-knuckle boxing. Although McGregor is currently under contract with the UFC, Feldman believes there may be room for collaboration between the two organizations. Feldman stated, "But I think Conor plays by a different set of rules any maybe there's a way to partner on an event, who knows? But as far as us doing it by ourselves, I don't think that ever happens. But maybe a collaboration? It could happen, he likes it."
McGregor's Interest in BKFC
McGregor has already shown interest in bare-knuckle boxing by attending BKFC 41 in April. He watched as his former opponents Eddie Alvarez and Chad Mendes fought, and later engaged in a face-off with ex-UFC star Mike Perry. Feldman expressed his excitement about the potential matchup between McGregor and Perry, stating, "They'd both stand there and bang and Mike Perry talks good, Conor talks good and it would be really, really fun to watch."
A Perfect Marketing Opportunity
McGregor's involvement with BKFC has already proven to be a marketing triumph for the organization. Feldman revealed that they signed a deal with McGregor to sponsor his Forged Irish Stout, and McGregor even paraded around with a BKFC championship belt. Feldman expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "It's amazing, you've got the number one combat sports guy in the whole entire world who likes your product and wants to be involved with you in some shape or form."
It remains to be seen whether McGregor will officially enter the bare-knuckle boxing ring, but with his star power and the potential for collaboration between BKFC and the UFC, fight fans are eagerly awaiting any future developments.
