COLBY COVINGTON said Conor McGregor has "zero" chance to beat him and advised against fighting "real men at welterweight."
Covington, 34 is the No1 ranked competitor at 170lb, but has been twice beaten by Kamaru Usman (34), on points and by knockout.
Colby Covington said Conor McGregor has "zero" chance of beating him
McGregor would like to meet Usman upon his return. This would be McGregor jumping from the 155lb lightweight division to the welterweight.
Covington would love a fight with the Irishman and would make it impossible for him not to win.
On Nelk Boys' podcast, he said: "I would, but he'sn't going to fight anyone when he knows there is a zero percent chance of winning."
"He can't even hit lightning with a bottle. There's no luck factor. Realistically, I beat him 10 out of 10.
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McGregor, 33 years old, has fought at welterweight three times. He lost to Nate Diaz (36), in 2016, before winning the rematch.
In 2020, he also returned to 170lb to defeat Donald Cerrone (38), in 40 seconds, but soon returned to lightweight.
He was then knocked out, 33-year-old Dustin Poirier.
McGregor looks now set to challenge Usman for the welterweight title, but Covington slowed down his chances.
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"He's a great fighter and has done well for himself. He definitely holds a lot more L's than Dustin Poirier.
"But, if you're referring to 170 that's his weight class.
