CONOR McGREGOR is training like Rocky ahead of his return next Year as he continues to heal from the horror leg injury.
A series of photos posted by the Irishman recently showed him with a jacked body.
Conor McGregor is training like Rocky ahead of his return to
McGregor has been lifting weights as he recovers from the fractured tibia that he suffered in July.
After having his surgery, he has just begun to hit the pads again. Instead of focusing on strength, he is concentrating on increasing his strength.
McGregor has grown so much that John Kavanagh, McGregor's head trainer, joked recently that he could fight at middleweight. The pair will soon reunite.
Dana White gave an update on his greatest ever star - and compared his return to Sylvester Stallone’s iconic Rocky Balboa character.
White stated on The Jim Rome Podcast that he still wants to compete.
Conor isn't heard saying, "You know what man?" "I just don't want to do this anymore."
FREE BETTING: Get the Latest Betting SIGN-UP Offers and Free Bets"Yes, he is obviously very wealthy, and he is training like Rocky III.
"But he still wants to compete and fight, so we'll watch what happens."
McGregor, 33, was first back in January. He was defeated by Dustin Porier 32 in a rematch.
He was then unable to finish round one of the trilogy bout, seven months later.
McGregor, who had a successful operation shortly afterward, is planning to return next year. He will be able spar in five months.
White, UFC president, said: "He's eager to get back in there again and compete."
"It will be a while before that leg can produce torque. He should probably start training again in April.
