CONOR MCGREGOR has vowed that he will use his terrible leg break as a launching pad for a stunning comeback.
In his UFC 264 Trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier, the MMA star broke his left tibia (and fibula) and lost by a TKO in the first round.
Conor McGregor was severely injured in the UFC 264 Trilogy with Dustin Poirier.
McGregor, 33 years old, is back in the gym, and on the road towards recovery, despite being in protective boots
The Notorious also plans to make a major return to the Octagon next year.
McGregor tweeted Wednesday night about the UFC's financial results. $1.1bn
"Incredible!" Huge congrats! It took me 2 fights.
"Would love to continue it to finish the year, but this setback just serves as the launchpad for my major comeback!" Thank you!
"About 6 weeks before surgery now!" Wow! Wow!
Los Angeles is home to the UFC's first simultaneous world champion at two weights. He is currently recovering from a potentially career-ending injury.
McGregor stated that he was in recovery after being spotted earlier this month by TMZ. We're recovering, sir.
"That's exactly what we are doing. It's going to take some recovery. It will take some recovery.
It's doing well, it's doing well. It's been great for three weeks and three days.
McGregor will likely be absent until July, at the earliest. However, UFC chief Dana White believes McGregor will resume full training next April.
White stated that Conor has been out for one year during a appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.
"The doctor stated that it would take nine months for him to start training again. We're considering it a year.
"I don't even think about it."
White is looking forward to McGregor's return fight with Poirier, a fan favorite who will be challenging Charles Oliveira later in the year for the lightweight title.
The UFC's poster child is positive that he will fight for lightweight gold when the UFC returns to the octagon.
McGregor answered the question "Possibly" when McGregor was asked if he would ever return to boxing.
"The leg tho [sic] is more than capable of kick.
"I am billi walking straight towards a title shot on the return, and it sickens my bums.
"Which is why these constant disrespectful remarks come by way. God bless them.
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