Terence Crawford Confirms Talks to Fight Conor McGregor in Boxing Match

Money Can't Tempt Crawford into MMA Cage

Terence Crawford has officially confirmed discussions about a potential fight with Conor McGregor. However, the former undisputed world boxing champion made it clear that no amount of money could persuade him to step into the MMA cage. McGregor had revealed that a two-fight deal, including bouts in both boxing and MMA, was on the table for consideration with Crawford.

Crawford Declines Offer for MMA Bout

During a conversation with Bernie the Boxer, Crawford shared his response to McGregor's proposal, stating, "I told Conor, 'Hell no'. They called me and they offered me the fight, and me and Conor got on the phone and started trying to figure something out." Crawford emphasized his reluctance by adding, "Man, I ain't getting into no octagon with you so you can be kicking me and elbow me and s***."

Respect for Each Other's Sports

Despite the potential financial gain, Crawford expressed his concerns about the physicality of MMA, highlighting the risks associated with kicks and elbows in the octagon. McGregor, who previously faced Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match, acknowledged Crawford's decision, recognizing the differences in their respective sports and the disadvantages each would face in the other's domain.

McGregor's UFC Career Pause and Crawford's Boxing Success

McGregor paused his UFC career in 2017 to challenge Floyd Mayweather in a highly publicized crossover event. On the other hand, Crawford, a four-division champion, has established himself as one of the best boxers globally, with a recent victory over Israil Madrimov for the WBA super-welterweight world title.

Future Plans and Potential Super-Fight

While Crawford eyes a super-fight against Mexican boxing icon Canelo Alvarez, McGregor's return to the octagon remains uncertain following a leg injury that sidelined him from a scheduled bout with Michael Chandler. Chandler has since secured a rematch with Charles Oliveira, leaving McGregor's next fight in limbo.